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Published: Mar 30, 2018 · Modified: Jun 18, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Orange Sweet Rolls

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Start your day with these delicious Orange Sweet Rolls! © COOKING WITH CURLS

These Orange Sweet Rolls are the perfect start to the day, or end to a meal that the whole family will love! They are filled with a sweet orange filling and topped with a citrus flavored icing. Don't be afraid of the yeast dough, it really is easier than most people think...and I have step-by-step images to help you along the way.....

Start your day with these delicious Orange Sweet Rolls! © COOKING WITH CURLS

Yep, these Orange Sweet Rolls really are as delicious as they look!!

Mornings will be brighter and sweeter with these delicious Orange Sweet Rolls to greet you! © COOKING WITH CURLS

How to make Orange Sweet Rolls:

Heat orange juice and milk to 110 - 115 degrees. Pour the mixture into a large bowl.

Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid.....

Sprinkle yeast over the warm water in a large bowl © COOKING WITH CURLS

and stir to combine.....

Stir yeast and warm water together in a large bowl © COOKING WITH CURLS

Allow the yeast mixture to sit for 5 to 10  minutes to proof, start to foam.....

Proof the yeast in a large bowl © COOKING WITH CURLS

Add the sugar, butter, egg and orange zest, and mix to combine.....

Add the sugar and orange zest to the proofed yeast in the bowl © COOKING WITH CURLS

Add the flour and salt and mix with a dough hook to fully combine and form a soft ball of dough, 4 to 5 minutes.....

Mix the dough with a dough hook COOKING WITH CURLS

Place dough in an oiled bowl, flip it over and cover. Allow dough to rise in a warm location for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.....

Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size © COOKING WITH CURLS

Remove dough and place on a flour covered work surface.

Roll dough out into a 15" x 18" rectangle.....

Roll dough out into a rectangle © COOKING WITH CURLS

If dough bounces back and won't roll out, allow to rest for a few minutes and then try again.

Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with the sugar and orange zest mixture.....

Spread filling over dough rectangle © COOKING WITH CURLS

Roll the dough into an 18" log.....

Roll dough into a log © COOKING WITH CURLS

Cut into 12 equal slices and place in a 13" x 9" baking dish that has been sprayed with baking spray.....

Place sliced rolls in a buttered baking dish © COOKING WITH CURLS

Cover with a dish towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.....

Allow rolls to double in size © COOKING WITH CURLS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place rolls in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes {depending on oven}, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center.

Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10  minutes.

Whisk the icing together in a small bowl and drizzle over the rolls in the pan.....

Orange Sweet Rolls © COOKING WITH CURLS

These are my favorite sweet rolls yet!!

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  • I added butter to the icing to cut down on the sweetness, but it separated. I am fine with the look, but you may want to add a bit of heavy cream or milk to get it to emulsify better.
  • I did not have orange extract so I used lemon...and it is amazing. Feel free to substitute orange extract if you have it on hand for a more intense orange flavor.
  • I used this KitchenAid Stand Mixer and love it! It comes with a metal bowl, and I purchased this Glass Mixing Bowl so you can see what I am doing.

More delicious Sweet Roll recipes for you to try:

  • Lemon Curd Sweet Rolls
  • Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze
  • Cherry Sweet Rolls - made with a bread machine instead of a stand mixer
  • The Best Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Don't these Orange Sweet Rolls scream Spring? Vibrant, colorful and oh so delicious!

Enjoy!!

Start your day with these delicious Orange Sweet Rolls! © COOKING WITH CURLS

Orange Sweet Rolls

Mornings will be brighter and sweeter with these delicious Orange Sweet Rolls to greet you! They have a sweet orange filling and they're topped off with a citrus flavored icing.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet rolls, breakfast recipe, orange rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Sweet Rolls

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (I used Unsweetened CashewMilk)
  • 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter very soft or at room temperature
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Orange Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange zest

Citrus Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (or substitute orange extract)

Instructions

Sweet Rolls

  • Heat orange juice and milk to 110 – 115 degrees. Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid and stir to combine.
  • Allow the yeast mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to proof, start to foam.
  • Add the sugar, butter, egg and orange zest, and mix to combine.
  • Add the flour and salt and mix with a dough hook to fully combine and form a soft ball of dough, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, flip it over and cover. Allow dough to rise in a warm location for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Remove dough and place on a flour covered work surface.
  • Roll dough out into a 15″ x 18″ rectangle. *If dough bounces back and won’t roll out, allow to rest for a few minutes and then try again.
  • Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with the sugar and orange zest mixture.
  • Roll the dough into an 18″ log. Cut into 12 equal slices and place in a 13″ x 9″ baking dish that has been sprayed with baking spray.
  • Cover with a dish towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place rolls in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes {depending on oven}, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
  • Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the icing together in a small bowl and drizzle over the rolls in the pan.

Notes

  • I added butter to the icing to cut down on the sweetness, but it separated. I am fine with the look, but you may want to add a bit of heavy cream or milk to get it to emulsify better.
  • I did not have orange extract so I used lemon…and it is amazing. Feel free to substitute orange extract if you have it on hand for a more intense orange flavor.
  • I used this KitchenAid Stand Mixer and love it! It comes with a metal bowl, and I purchased this Glass Mixing Bowl so you can see what I am doing.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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  1. Sharon@bluewillowhouse says

    April 05, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    My mom made orange sweet rolls when I was growing up. Your recipe sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle and I am featuring your recipe at the party this Saturday.

    Reply
  2. Rita C at Panoply says

    April 06, 2018 at 6:17 am

    Yum - pinned! Thank you for sharing at Pieced Pastimes, where you were featured.
    Rita C at Panoply

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