The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls for Your Weekend Indulgence
The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat perfect for your weekends, offering a burst of citrus flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, mix the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, and zest to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (optional).
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh orange juice and zest.
- You can add raisins or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Breakfast Pastries