Orange Rolls
These Homemade Orange Rolls are bursting with fresh, sweet orange flavor. Get ready for tender dough, orange filling and orange scented cream cheese frosting.
Servings 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1/4 oz. package yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1 cup warm milk (105-110 degrees)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup softened butter
For the filling:
- 5 Tbsp. softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
For the frosting:
- 8 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. orange zest
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together yeast, warm milk, sugar and salt. Add eggs and half the flour. Using the dough hook, mix until it comes together. Add remaining flour and mix until combined. Add butter and knead for 1 minute, until the chunks are incorporated and a ball forms.
- Place dough in a well oiled bowl. Cover with a thin towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16×21-inch rectangle. In a bowl, stir together the filling ingredients. It will be crumbly. Sprinkle over the dough evenly.
- Roll the long edge up tightly until you have a long log. Trim ends so that they are even. Cut in half. Then cut each half in half. You'll have 4 pieces at this point. Cut each piece into equal thirds. Spray a 13x9inch pan with nonstick spray and place the orange rolls evenly in the prepared pan. Cover with a towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. The rolls won't double but will grow enough to be just barely touching.
- Remove towel and bake rolls for 12-15 minues, until golden and no longer gooey. Make the frosting while they are cooling. Cream together the butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whisk until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add vanilla, salt and orange zest and mix another minute. Spread over the orange rolls.