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Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls: The Best Recipe for a Joyful Morning

The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls

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The Best Glazed Orange Sweet Rolls recipe promises a delightful treat for breakfast, infused with zesty orange flavor and a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, orange zest, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour until the dough comes together.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface.
  7. Spread melted butter on the dough and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and orange zest.
  8. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create the glaze.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
  • These rolls can be made ahead and frozen.

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