Description
Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful combination of fluffy dough filled with sweet-tart cranberries and zesty orange, topped with a luscious glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, these rolls are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. With this easy recipe, even novice bakers can create stunning results that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter and the yeast mixture; stir to combine.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Meanwhile, mix cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter over it, and sprinkle cranberry filling evenly.
- Roll tightly, slice into pieces, place them in a greased baking dish, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg