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Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls


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  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy, and packed with fresh citrus flavor, these Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Each roll is filled with buttery orange sugar filling and topped with a sweet homemade orange glaze that melts into every swirl. This easy recipe creates bakery-style rolls with a light texture and vibrant flavor that makes every bite irresistible. Whether you are searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy brunch recipes, homemade sweet rolls, holiday breakfast treats, or comforting food ideas, these glazed orange rolls deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and fresh citrus flavor.


Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk

⅓ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons orange zest

½ cup fresh orange juice

¾ cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Warm the milk until slightly warm and stir in a small amount of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and orange zest.

3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.

5. In another bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and orange juice to create the filling.

6. Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

7. Spread the orange filling evenly over the dough.

8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into equal rolls.

9. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish and allow them to rise again until puffy.

10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until lightly golden and fully cooked.

11. Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, and additional orange zest for the glaze.

12. Pour the glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Fresh orange zest gives the strongest citrus flavor and makes the rolls taste fresher.

Avoid adding too much flour during kneading or rolling so the dough stays soft and fluffy.

Pour the glaze over the rolls while they are still warm so it melts perfectly into the layers.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg