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Orange Rolls
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Orange Rolls

Orange Rolls are a bakery-worthy pastry perfect for a holiday morning or brunch. Light, fluffy rolls are filled with orange flavor and topped with icing.

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 549 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough:
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
  • 6 1/2 cups flour , divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packets instant yeast rapid rise
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
For The Filling:
  • 12 ounces orange marmalade , about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 12 ounces cream cheese , (1 1/2 packages) softened
  • 1/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

Cinnamon Roll Dough:
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  1. In a small saucepan heat the milk and butter to 110 degrees (warm to touch).
  2. Into your stand mixer add the yeast and milk and whisk and let sit for one minute.
  3. Add 6 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, eggs and orange zest to the stand mixer.
  4. PRO TIP: COVER YOUR MIXER WITH A CLEAN DISH TOWEL.
  5. Attach the dough hook and turn the mixer on speed 3-4 (low to medium).
  6. Let it go for 5-7 minutes, you want the dough to become a ball that doesn’t stick to the walls of the bowl.
  7. If you find sticking add flour 1/4 cup at a time until it pulls away (no more than another cup)
  8. Take the dough out, grease the stand mixer bowl, and put it back in.
  9. Cover the dough with the dish towel you used to keep the flour in the stand mixer.
  10. Let sit for 10 minutes while you set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees and you make the filling.
  11. Using a large even surface, add 1/2 cup of flour and roll it out onto the surface to coat the rolling pin and the surface.
  12. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle about a 1/2 inch thick (if your space is limited do this in two halves).
  13. Spread the butter over the dough (I use my hands) and gently spread on orange marmalade.
  14. Roll the dough tightly to form a long log and using a piece of thread slice off pieces.
  15. The dough will make 18 large cinnamon rolls.
  16. Place the rolls into buttered baking pans or jelly rolls.
  17. Place the rolls into a warm place for 20 minutes (I have a second oven, so I heat it to warm when I start the recipe, then turn it off and open the door for a couple of seconds then close the door. The residual warmth is perfect for these rolls).
Cream Cheese Icing:
  1. In your stand mixer beat all the ingredients together until light and fluffy.
To Finish:
  1. Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the rolls and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 89g (30%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 371mg (15%) Potassium 149mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 89g 30%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 371mg 15%
Potassium 149mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.