Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade orange cinnamon rolls, where the sweet citrus flavor meets warm, comforting cinnamon. These soft and gooey treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a leisurely brunch or a festive gathering. With their irresistible aroma filling your kitchen, you’ll find it hard to resist savoring each bite. Serve them warm with a drizzle of glaze for an extra touch of sweetness that will surely brighten your morning.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in melted butter and half of the flour until combined; gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- For the filling, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (1/4 inch thick), spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle with the filling mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into individual rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg