Orange Rolls Recipe
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Orange Rolls Recipe
Description
The dough begins by activating dry yeast in warm water, then mixing with milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg, and flour to create a soft dough kneaded to elasticity. After the first rise, it is rolled into a rectangle, spread with a mixture of sugar, softened butter, and orange zest, then rolled up and sliced into individual rolls. After a second rise in a baking pan, the rolls bake until a light golden color.
The frosting blends cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to create a smooth, tangy topping that complements the citrus notes in the filling. The balance of sweet and bright flavors pairs well with the tender, fluffy texture of the rolls.
These rolls are suitable for breakfast or dessert, and their orange flavor provides a fresh alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls. The recipe supports rising in warm conditions and can be adapted for overnight refrigeration before the final rise.
Tips include using water at 105°F to 115°F to properly activate yeast, using a serrated knife for slicing rolls cleanly, and noting that the dough can be refrigerated overnight before the second rise and baking. Baked rolls keep well at room temperature or refrigerated and can be frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 active dry yeast package
- ¼ cup water warm
- 1 cup milk 2%, warm
- 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 orange zest grated
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; set aside until ready to use.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Frost rolls while they are still slightly warm and sprinkle on orange zest. Serve warm.
Notes
- The yeast should be dissolved in water between 105°F and 115°F to activate properly.
- For overnight preparation, shape the rolls and refrigerate before the final rise; bring to room temperature before baking.
- Store baked rolls covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerate for 3-4 days, or freeze wrapped tightly up to 3 months.
- Use a serrated knife or plain dental floss to cut the rolls cleanly without squashing.
- Place dough in a warm environment to encourage faster rising during proofing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% 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.
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