Description
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic pastry, combining sweet cinnamon and tangy cranberries with zesty orange. Each soft, fluffy roll is topped with a creamy orange glaze, creating an irresistible breakfast treat perfect for holiday brunches or cozy weekend mornings. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can impress family and friends with these mouthwatering rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked)
- Zest of 1 large orange
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until combined.
- 3. Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth.
- 4. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- 5. Fill Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon, sugar, cranberries, and orange zest.
- 6. Roll & Cut: Roll tightly into a log and slice into even pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
- 7. Second Rise: Cover rolls and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8. Bake: Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- 9. Glaze & Serve: Cool slightly then drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with milk or orange juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg