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Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe

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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.

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.

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Keywords: glazed orange sweet rolls, orange cinnamon rolls, citrus sweet rolls

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