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Orange Rolls Recipe
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Orange Rolls Recipe

Orange Rolls combine a yeast-raised dough enriched with milk, shortening, and sugar, rolled around a sweet orange zest and sugar filling. After rising and baking to a golden brown, the warm rolls are topped with a cream cheese frosting flavored with orange juice and zest, offering a citrusy twist on a classic sweet roll.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 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 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

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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

  • 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

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: 12 Serving

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.