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Fluffy Orange Rolls

Irresistibly Fluffy Orange Rolls That Brighten Your Morning

These Fluffy Orange Rolls bring a heavenly aroma and zesty flavor to your breakfast table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Water About 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast
  • 1 whole Egg Substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1 whole Egg Yolk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can swap with plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh for accuracy; gluten-free option available
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 whole Fresh Oranges Zest and juice for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Additional Sugar
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 to taste Orange Juice To thin the glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin pan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Whisk together warm water and instant yeast in a bowl. Allow to froth for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix in melted butter, whole milk, egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar, zest of orange, and salt.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Kneading & First Rise
  1. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
Filling Preparation
  1. Melt butter for the filling, then mix in sugar and zest/juice of orange.
  2. Set the filling aside to thicken.
Rolling & Cutting
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread filling over the dough and slice into strips.
  3. Roll each strip into a spiral and place in a greased muffin pan.
Final Rise
  1. Cover muffin pan and let rolls rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F while rolls are rising.
Baking
  1. Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Tap on the top for a hollow sound to ensure they are done.
Glazing
  1. Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice to achieve a pourable glaze.
  2. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate up to a week or freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months.

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