Orange Sweet Rolls
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Recipe type: Bread Rolls
Serves: 12
 
Grandma's refrigerator dough has been transformed into Sweet Orange Rolls and you'll love the orange flavoring in every bite. It's a recipe that can be made in advance which is a big plus for any entertainer. YUM!
Ingredients
  • 1 package of dry yeast
  • 1 cup of whole milk (2% will work)
  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 oranges (4 tablespoons of juice and 2 tablespoons of zest)
  • 3 cups of all purpose flour
  • Filling
  • 3 tablespoons of melted butter
  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (less can be used)
  • 1 tablespoon of orange zest
  • Orange Icing
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1¼ cup of powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of orange juice
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir and set aside.
  2. Heat the milk and butter in the microwave or the stove until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch (approximately 110 F). Stir in the beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
  3. Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir until it forms a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  6. Mix the cinnamon, sugar and the remaining orange zest.
  7. Roll the dough into a rectangular shape approximately 14 X 8. This size will vary.
  8. Spread the softened butter on the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture.
  9. Roll up the dough length wise and tightly.
  10. Cut the roll into 10-12 rolls and arrange in a lightly greased 9-inch round cake pan or pie dish.
  11. Cover the rolls and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 60-90 minutes.
  12. After the rolls have doubled in size, bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  13. Make the icing by mixing the softened butter, powdered sugar, and orange juice.
  14. Spread over the warm rolls.
  15. This recipe is my Grandma's refrigerator dough. You can make a day in advance and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and let rise for about an hour.
  16. ENJOY!
Recipe by Sock Box 10 at https://sockbox10.com/recipes/orange-sweet-rolls/