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Fluffy Orange Rolls

Fluffy Orange Rolls That Will Brighten Your Breakfast Routine

These Fluffy Orange Rolls bring joy to breakfast with their soft, airy texture and zesty orange filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 0.5 cups warm water around 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast check for freshness
  • 1 large egg can be substituted with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1 large egg yolk omit for vegan version
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter melted; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 0.5 cups whole milk use plant-based milk for vegan variation
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar can be swapped with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour replace with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free rolls
For the Filling
  • 2 large fresh oranges zest and juice
  • 0.25 cups additional sugar adjust to taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cups powdered sugar adjust thickness with fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin pan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water with instant yeast. Allow it to foam for about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix in egg, egg yolk, melted unsalted butter, and whole milk. Gradually add flour, granulated sugar, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Knead & Rise
  1. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes. Place it in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Prepare Filling
  1. Mix together melted butter, zest of fresh oranges, and sugar. Stir in fresh orange juice until combined.
Roll & Cut
  1. Roll chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread orange filling evenly and cut into strips.
  2. Roll each strip to form rolls.
Final Rise
  1. Place rolls in a buttered muffin pan, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake
  1. Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
Glaze
  1. Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your water is at the right temperature, measure flour properly, and allow for adequate rising time for best results.

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