Is there a better way to start the day than with sunny orange rolls? We don’t think so either.
This recipe features tender, buttery spiral rolls with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade centre. It looks quite complicated to make but if you follow our instructions you will need only 25 minutes hand time to create this decadent dish.
Ingredients
Orange Rolls
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup + 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2/3 cup orange marmalade
- 3/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
Directions
Gather your ingredients and bloom the yeast:
Combine the milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a 1-cup glass measuring cup, stirring to dissolve yeast; let stand 5 minutes.
Prepare the dough: Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the butter, salt, orange zest, eggs, and 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar in bowl of heavy-duty electric stand mixer.
Add the milk mixture; beat at low speed 1 to 2 minutes or until blended, using the dough hook attachment. Increase speed to medium-low and beat 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth (dough will be soft and slightly sticky).
Place the dough in a greased bowl; lightly greased top of dough with cooking spray.
Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Prepare filling: Combine the marmalade, remaining 1/3 cup butter, cinnamon, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
Shape the rolls: Punch the dough down. Turn out a light floured surface; roll into a rectangle.
Spread the marmalade mixture over the dough, leaving a border.
Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, starting at 1 long side.
Cut the dough into 15 slices.
Place in a well-greased a pan with sides touching.
Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until almost doubled in bulk.
While rolls bake, prepare glaze: Whisk together until blended 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon orange extract. Makes 2/3 cup.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Uncover the rolls, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
Remove from the oven, and cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
Serve warm.