Description
Delicate and flavorful, these sweet rolls combine cranberries and orange zest, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, combine with sugar and yeast, and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- Knead the dough: Mix milk mixture with flour, eggs, and butter, then knead for 8-10 minutes.
- First rise: Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling: Mix dried cranberries with orange zest.
- Shape the rolls: Roll out the dough, spread with cranberry mixture, roll tightly, and slice.
- Second rise: Let the rolled dough proof for another 30 minutes.
- Bake and glaze: Bake until golden brown and drizzle with orange glaze while warm.
Notes
These rolls are best served warm. They can be stored for up to three days or frozen for a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry orange rolls, sweet rolls, breakfast pastries, holiday brunch, baked goods