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Cozy Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls Recipe with Zesty Citrus Glaze Perfect for Breakfast

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Soft, sweet orange rolls with a bright citrus glaze that bring a fresh twist to classic breakfast rolls. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch with a lively yet comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480 g)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (240 ml)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (75 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Fresh orange zest from 2 medium oranges
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (85 g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (180 g)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (45 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, and orange zest. Add melted butter, eggs, and the foamy yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface or with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest for the filling.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 15×10 inch (38×25 cm) rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread the cinnamon-orange butter mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around edges.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
  9. Arrange rolls cut side up in a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy but not doubled.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and zest until smooth. Adjust orange juice for desired glaze consistency.
  12. Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle generously with the zesty citrus glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

If rolls brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Zest oranges before juicing for best flavor. Knead dough until elastic but avoid adding too much flour. Let rolls rise twice for best texture. Reheat leftovers wrapped in foil at 300°F for 10 minutes.

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