Orange Scented Cinnamon Rolls
Wake up your taste buds with these irresistibly soft and fragrant Orange Scented Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful twist on the classic favorite. Infused with the bright zest of orange and filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar blend, these rolls strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Topped with a luscious orange-vanilla cream cheese glaze, each bite is a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or cozy mornings, this recipe combines simple ingredients like whole milk, butter, and brown sugar with a unique citrusy flavor that sets it apart. With just 30 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, these cinnamon rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve them warm to showcase their gooey, aromatic appeal, and watch them disappear off the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened, for glaze)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it reaches about 110°F (warm to the touch, not hot). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl and whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add 3 cups of flour, salt, egg, and orange zest to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes, adding the remaining 1/2 cup flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
Tightly roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the long edges. Pinch the seam to seal.
Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the rolls are done, let them cool for about 10 minutes before spreading the glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 213 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
