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Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls

These Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls will make your mornings magical! Fluffy, zesty, and topped with a creamy glaze, they’re a breakfast delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons rapid rise dry yeast (or 1 package of active dry yeast)
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to approximately 100°F
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled to approximately 100°F
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For the Filling:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
For the Glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (for glaze)
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Pastry Brush
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm whole milk and rapid rise dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Add the melted butter, sour cream, sugar, Kosher salt, and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough is rising, mix the softened butter, sugar, and orange zest in a bowl until well combined.
  7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Spread the orange filling evenly over the rolled-out dough. Be sure to leave a small border around the edges.
  9. Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
  10. Place the cut rolls in a greased baking dish, cover them again with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  11. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, orange zest, and fresh orange juice in a bowl until smooth.
  13. Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.

Notes

  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze unbaked rolls before the second rise; let them thaw and rise before baking.
  • Warm the rolls in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes before serving.