Homemade Orange Rolls – House of Nash Eats
Homemade Orange Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional sweet rolls, infused with fresh orange zest and drizzled with a creamy orange glaze. These fluffy, warm treats evoke memories of cozy Sunday mornings around the breakfast table. Perfect for brunch or as an afternoon snack, they are an easy-to-make indulgence that brightens any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (½ inch thick). Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with sugar and orange zest, then roll tightly into logs.
- Cut into slices (about 2 inches thick) and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg