Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Printable)
Soft fluffy rolls with orange filling and sweet citrus glaze, ideal for weekend breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Orange Filling
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - Zest of 2 large oranges
12 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
→ Orange Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
15 - 1/2 tsp orange zest
# Directions:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl until combined.
07 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread the orange filling evenly over the rolled dough.
09 - Roll up the dough tightly from the long side. Pinch the seam to seal.
10 - Cut into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
11 - Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
12 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
13 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
14 - While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest for the glaze.
15 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The orange zest perfume fills your entire house while they bake
- That moment when warm glaze hits steaming rolls is pure magic
- They reheat beautifully so breakfast feels luxurious all week
02 -
- That flour dusting on your counter is your friend, keep it handy while rolling
- Resist cutting into them immediately or the filling will melt everywhere
- Room temperature eggs blend better into the dough without leaving tiny bits
03 -
- Zest your oranges before you juice them, it's so much easier that way
- Warm your mixing bowl with hot water before rising dough, it really helps