Description
Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with zesty orange flavors, resulting in fluffy rolls that are perfect for breakfast or any special occasion. Topped with a sweet glaze, these rolls create an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen and invites everyone to indulge. Whether enjoyed at family gatherings or as a self-indulgent morning snack, these sweet rolls are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract; combine with the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour while stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, mix cranberries with sugar and additional orange zest for filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (¼ inch thick), spread softened butter evenly, and sprinkle cranberry filling over it.
- Roll tightly from one end to another and slice into 12 equal pieces; place cut-side up in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to create glaze; drizzle over slightly cooled rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg