Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Printable)
Soft fluffy rolls with orange filling and citrus glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Orange Filling
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - Zest of 2 large oranges
12 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
→ Orange Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
15 - 1/2 tsp orange zest
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
03 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl until combined.
07 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread the orange filling evenly over the rolled dough.
09 - Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and pinch the seam to seal.
10 - Cut into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
11 - Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes, or until puffy.
12 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
13 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
14 - While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest for the glaze until smooth.
15 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The orange flavor is somehow both delicate and incredibly bright at the same time
- These rolls stay tender for days unlike other sweet rolls that get tough quickly
02 -
- Warm your mixing bowl with hot water before adding dough for faster rising in cold kitchens
- The dough is ready when it springs back slowly when you poke it with your finger
03 -
- Use a microplane for the finest zest that releases maximum citrus oils into your filling
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly without creating pockets of melted butter