Description
Brighten your mornings with these soft and fluffy Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls, infused with fresh orange zest and drizzled with a glossy citrus glaze. These irresistible rolls combine the tender texture of cinnamon rolls with the vibrant flavor of oranges—making them a refreshing pick for any breakfast table. Whether you’re after quick breakfast treats, easy baking recipes, or brunch food ideas, this zesty spin on a classic roll will win hearts and tastebuds alike.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (for filling)
1 tablespoon orange zest (for filling)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
1. Warm the milk until just warm to the touch. Stir in sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix yeast mixture with egg, melted butter, orange zest, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
3. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with sugar and orange zest. Roll up tightly and slice.
5. Arrange rolls in greased dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Let the rolls rise fully both times for ultimate fluffiness.
Use fresh squeezed orange juice for the glaze—bottled juice won’t have the same brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: breakfast ideas, sweet rolls, citrus glaze, easy recipe, orange cinnamon rolls