Fluffy Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe

These Fluffy Orange Sweet Rolls are the perfect breakfast treat, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Buttery soft and filled with a delicious sweet orange filling, these rolls are sure to become your new favorite morning indulgence.

Introduction to Orange Sweet Rolls

These Orange Sweet Rolls feature three key components: the dough, the filling, and the glaze. The dough is a versatile base that also works well for other sweet rolls like Raspberry Cream Cheese Rolls and Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls. With a simple process and easy-to-find ingredients, these rolls are a delightful way to start your day.

Making the Sweet Roll Dough

The dough for these rolls is straightforward to make, thanks to the simplicity of the ingredients and the process. Begin by whisking together warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Allow this mixture to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy. Then, whisk in the eggs until smooth.

Next, transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. In the mixer bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk mixture and mix on low speed, gradually adding small pats of butter until everything is well combined. Increase the speed to medium for 1 minute, then to medium-high to knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it’s soft and pliable.

Transfer the dough to a buttered dish, brush the top with melted butter, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1 hour). Once risen, punch the dough down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) rectangle about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick.

How to Prepare Orange Sweet Rolls

With the dough ready, the rest of the process is simple. Combine the melted butter, orange marmalade, and salt in a small bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) border along the top edge. Sprinkle brown sugar over the marmalade mixture.

Starting from the long edge closest to you, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the log into 8-12 equal pieces. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan. Allow the rolls to rise in a warm, dry place for another hour before baking.

Baking the Orange Rolls

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown. After baking, let the rolls cool for at least 5 minutes on a wire rack while you prepare the glaze.

Orange Roll Glaze

To make the glaze, whisk together the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more heavy cream if needed. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.

How to Slice Sweet Rolls with Dental Floss

Cutting sweet rolls with dental floss is a great way to get clean slices without squashing the dough. Slide a piece of plain, unflavored floss under the rolled dough, wrap it around, and pull to slice through. Repeat this every 2 inches (5 cm) for even slices.

Ingredients

Dough:

• ⅔ cup whole milk, warmed (about 30 seconds in the microwave)
• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, room temperature
• ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Orange Filling:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup brown sugar

Glaze:

• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

For the Dough:

1. In a medium bowl, combine warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the milk, whisk, and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Whisk in the eggs until smooth.
2. In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine the remaining sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk mixture and mix on low speed. Gradually add butter, one piece at a time, blending well between additions. Knead on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is soft.
3. Transfer the dough to a buttered bowl, brush with melted butter, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
4. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) rectangle about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick.

For the Filling:

1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, orange marmalade, and salt.
2. Spread this over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) border along the top edge.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the marmalade mixture.

Rolling, Cutting, and Baking:

1. Roll the dough tightly into a log from the bottom long edge. Seal the seam, and cut the log into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.
2. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan. Allow them to rise in a warm, dry place for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the Glaze:

1. While the rolls cool, whisk together the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.

These Orange Sweet Rolls are sure to be a hit, offering a burst of citrusy sweetness in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or as a special treat any time of the day!