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An orange roll being lifted from a pan of freshly baked orange rolls. The rolls are frosted with an orange glaze.

Orange Sweet Rolls

Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Yeast instant
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Egg large, whisked
  • 3-3 1/2 Cups Flour

Filling and Frosting

  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest finely grated
  • 4 Tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
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Instructions

  • Stir the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar into the milk. Allow to proof, or get bubbly for 5 minutes. In a mixer, add the remaining sugar, butter, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment, mix until smooth. Switch attachment to the dough hook and add about 1 - 1 1/2 cups more flour. Knead for about 3 minutes or until it comes together around the dough hook. 
  • Place the dough in a bowl that has been greased with a little oil, then it flip over so both sides are oiled. Cover and let rise in a warm place till doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Make the filling while the dough rises.
  • To make the filling, beat all ingredients together until creamy. Set aside.
  • Punch down dough. Remove the dough and roll into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread with half the orange filling.
  • Roll up the dough beginning at the wider side. Pinch to seal the seam. Using dental floss (or knife) cut the roll into 1 1/2-inch slices (12 rolls).
  • Place into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise till doubled, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • Bake till golden, about 20-25 minutes. Frost with remaining filling while warm.

Notes

These rolls can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Orange Sweet Rolls
Amount Per Serving (1 roll)
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 382mg17%
Potassium 104mg3%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 331IU7%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: Yeast Bread Recipes and Quick Bread Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange, sweet rolls