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Orange Rolls Recipe

Soft, sweet homemade orange rolls with a zesty filling and creamy orange frosting everyone will love - it's a family favorite!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm milk, 2%
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 ½-3 ¾ cups all purpose flour
Filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
Frosting
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve dry yeast and warm water in a large bowl. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour, enough to form a soft dough.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all sides. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (should take about 1 hour).
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; set aside until ready to use.
  4. Punch dough down and roll into long rectangle. Spread your filling and roll up, starting with a long end. Cut into even pieces, about 12-14.
  5. Place cut side down onto a greased 10x15 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees F. Always check during baking. Rolls should be light golden brown.
  6. While the rolls are baking, make frosting in a medium bowl by creaming together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, orange juice, milk and orange zest and mix until smooth.
  7. Frost rolls while they are still slightly warm and sprinkle on orange zest. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Recipe tips.
  • Overnight rolls. Follow the recipe and place the rolls on the baking sheet, but do not rise a second time. Instead, cover and refrigerate until the morning. Allow to finish rising on the counter before baking.
  • Store baked rolls, covered, at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for 3-4 days, or wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • The water needs to be between 105°F and 115°F to properly activate the yeast.
  • Place the covered dough in a warm environment to help it rise faster.
  • We use a serrated knife to cut the rolls. If you like the dental floss method be sure it's plain and not mint-flavored.

Nutrition Information

Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 345IU (7%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 345IU 7%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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