Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls deliver buttery soft dough swirling with orange zest sugar filling under glossy citrus icing.

Fresh orange flavor bursts through tender rolls perfect for brunch makes 12 in 3 hours total time.

Why This Recipe Works

Tangy orange zest oil infuses maximum citrus without bitterness. Heavy cream pour creates ultra-soft pull-apart texture. Buttery filling melts into dough during rise. Cream cheese icing sets creamy yet drizzles perfectly. Make-ahead overnight rise option for fresh morning rolls.

Ingredients & Prep

Dough: 1 cup whole milk warmed, 2¼ tsp instant yeast, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs room temperature, ½ cup unsalted butter melted, 1 tsp salt, 4-4½ cups bread flour. Filling: 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 3 tbsp fresh orange zest. Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 oz cream cheese softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter softened, 1½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk warm milk, yeast, sugar; rest 5 minutes until foamy. Add eggs, melted butter, salt, 4 cups flour; mix until dough forms. Knead 8 minutes adding flour as needed until smooth elastic. First rise 1-1½ hours until doubled. Roll 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter edge-to-edge. Mix sugar + orange zest; sprinkle evenly. Roll tightly long side; cut 12 even slices. Place cut-side up in greased 9×13 pan. Second rise 45 minutes. Pour ⅓ cup heavy cream evenly over risen rolls. Bake 350°F 22-25 minutes until golden. Beat cream cheese + butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, orange juice, vanilla; whisk until drizzle consistency. Spread warm rolls with glaze.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 2 days. Refrigerate 5 days; microwave 10 seconds revives softness. Freeze baked unglazed 2 months; thaw + glaze fresh.

FAQs

Dough sticky? Use bread flour + minimal extra flour during kneading. Rolls dense? Ensure yeast foamy + proper rise times + don’t over-flour. Glaze thick? Add orange juice ½ tsp at time while whisking. Cream leaked? Pour slowly over center of each roll letting it soak down sides.

Conclusion

Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls transform breakfast into citrus celebration buttery, tangy, pull-apart perfection.

Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe

Print Recipe

Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls feature ultra-fluffy yeast dough spiraled with buttery orange zest filling and crowned with tangy-sweet citrus glaze. Perfect brunch showstopper blending bright winter citrus with irresistible cinnamon roll comfort.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 28 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins (incl rise)
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Dough:
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed (110°F)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• Orange Filling:
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, very soft
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 3 large oranges (about 3 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• Orange Glaze:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

• 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add eggs, melted butter, salt, 2 cups flour. Mix until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour until soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes. Cover; rise 1 hour until doubled.
• 2. Punch down dough. Roll 18×12-inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread soft butter evenly. Mix sugar and orange zest; sprinkle over butter. Drizzle orange juice. Roll tightly from long side. Cut into 12 rolls.
• 3. Place in greased 9×13 pan. Cover; rise 45 minutes. Bake 350°F 25-28 minutes until golden.
• 4. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls. Serve fresh.

Notes

• Very soft butter spreads easiest for filling; microwave 5 seconds if needed.
• Fresh orange zest essential; bottled lacks oils.
• Don’t overfill; proper roll tightness prevents unraveling.
• Make-ahead: After second rise, cover tightly, refrigerate overnight. Bake cold (add 5 minutes).
• Freezes perfectly; glaze after thawing.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 roll
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 42g
• Sodium: 320mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 77g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 8g
• Cholesterol: 85mg

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