Description
Sinful glazed orange sweet rolls bring citrusy comfort from Southern kitchens. Bakers adore this nostalgic recipe that melts in your mouth and warms your heart with classic homestyle charm.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- ½ tsp orange zest
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 ¾ tbsps fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and aromatic for 5-7 minutes.
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, activated yeast, melted butter, and egg. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Filling Creation: Blend softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and optional cinnamon into a uniform, spreadable paste.
- Dough Shaping: Deflate the risen dough, roll into a rectangular shape, and evenly spread the citrusy filling across the surface. Roll from the long side into a compact log, then slice into 12 uniform rolls.
- Second Proofing: Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a clean towel, and let rise until puffy, 30-40 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Bake rolls until golden brown and fragrant.
- Glaze Finishing: Whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Drizzle the silky glaze over warm rolls, creating an irresistible citrus-infused topping.
Notes
Manage Yeast Activation: Ensure milk temperature is between 100-110°F to prevent killing yeast; too hot kills microorganisms, too cold prevents proper activation.
Control Dough Elasticity: Knead consistently until dough becomes smooth and springs back when gently pressed, indicating proper gluten development for soft, tender rolls.
Optimize Rising Conditions: Place dough in draft-free, warm area around 80-85°F with slight humidity; covering with damp cloth helps maintain moisture and consistent temperature.
Customize Dietary Variations: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version; replace dairy milk with almond or oat milk for vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg