Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Printable)
Fluffy orange-infused rolls swirled with citrus filling and topped with sweet glaze for a perfect breakfast treat.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir until a soft, shaggy dough begins to form.
04 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or use stand mixer with dough hook for 6-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or towel, and let rise in warm draft-free area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - While dough rises, mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in small bowl until creamy and combined.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface into 16x10-inch rectangle. Spread orange filling evenly over surface, leaving slight border at edges.
08 - Starting from long side, roll dough tightly into log. Pinch seam firmly to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices using sharp knife or dental floss.
09 - Place rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
10 - Preheat oven to 350°F during final rise period.
11 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through. Rotate dish halfway for even baking.
12 - While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest in small bowl until smooth and pourable.
13 - Let rolls cool in dish for 10 minutes. Drizzle warm orange glaze evenly over rolls. Serve while still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The orange filling creates these irresistible swirls of bright flavor in every bite
- They rise into these pillowy soft clouds that literally melt in your mouth
02 -
- That 10 minute cooling time before glazing is crucial, too hot and the glaze melts right off, too cool and it does not soak in properly
- Using dental floss to cut the rolls gives you the cleanest slices without squishing down all those beautiful layers you just created
03 -
- Check your yeast expiration date first, nothing worse than waiting for dough that never rises
- If your kitchen runs cool, let dough rise inside your oven with just the light on for warmth