Orange Sweet Rolls

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…..

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

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…..

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…..

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!!

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Orange Sweet Rolls

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Rising Time

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

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.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 431 kcal

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
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh orange zest
• 4 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 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

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

2. Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid and stir to combine.

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Remove dough and place on a flour covered work surface.

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
13. 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.
14. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

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

Recipe 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 Facts

Orange Sweet Rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 42mg 14%

Sodium 209mg 9%

Potassium 108mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 77g 26%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 40g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 7.4%

Vitamin C 10.5%

Calcium 3.2%

Iron 12.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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