Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy orange-scented rolls with 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place 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 dough on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread orange filling evenly over the rolled dough.
09 - Roll dough tightly from the long side and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
11 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
12 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
13 - Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth while rolls bake.
14 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The orange scent fills your entire house like an expensive candle that you can actually eat
  • These freeze beautifully, meaning impromptu weekend guests will think youve been baking for hours
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving, perfect for anyone who thinks yeast recipes are too intimidating
02 -
  • Overbaked rolls become dry quickly. Pull them from the oven when they are just golden and they will continue cooking slightly as they rest
  • Cutting rolls with dental floss instead of a knife keeps them from squishing down and losing their shape
  • Room temperature ingredients are not just a suggestion. Cold eggs or milk can shock the yeast and give you dense rolls
03 -
  • Grate your orange zest before juicing the oranges. It is much easier to zest a firm fruit than a squeezed one
  • Use unflavored dental floss to cut perfect rolls. Slide it under the dough, cross ends over the top and pull through
  • If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in the oven with just the light on. The gentle heat creates the perfect environment

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