Description
Heavenly Orange Cinnamon Rolls bring Mediterranean sunshine to classic breakfast pastries, combining zesty citrus with warm spices. Pillowy swirls promise a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons or 7 grams) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- 2 tablespoons (6 grams) ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Wet and Fresh Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Zest of 1 orange
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) orange juice
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy dough by blending flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk warm milk, orange juice, melted butter, and eggs in a separate container, then incorporate into dry ingredients until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 5-7 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic texture. Nestle the dough in a greased bowl, drape with a cloth, and allow to rise in a warm environment for approximately 60 minutes or until volume doubles.
- Create a fragrant filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, softened butter, and vibrant orange zest until thoroughly integrated.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll into a rectangular shape measuring roughly 16×12 inches on a lightly dusted work surface.
- Distribute the cinnamon mixture evenly across the dough’s surface. Carefully roll the dough from the lengthy edge, forming a tight cylindrical shape. Seal the seam by gently pressing edges together.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 uniform sections. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and permit a second rise for 30-45 minutes until they appear puffy and expanded.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls complete their final proofing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until rolls transform into a rich golden brown. Allow minimal cooling time within the baking pan.
- Whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice and zest to create a luminous glaze. Drizzle generously over the warm, freshly baked rolls, ensuring complete coverage.
Notes
- Activate the yeast properly by ensuring the milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast and achieving the perfect rise.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to help the dough develop a smoother, more consistent texture.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour to add nutritional value and a nutty flavor to the rolls.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker topping or more orange juice for a thinner drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg