Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Print Version)

Fluffy yeast rolls filled with zesty orange sweetness and finished with tangy citrus glaze for a perfect morning treat.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Orange Filling

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - Zest of 2 large oranges
12 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

→ Orange Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
15 - 1/2 tsp orange zest

# Directions:

01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl until combined.
07 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread the orange filling evenly over the rolled dough.
09 - Roll the dough tightly from the long side, pinch the seam to seal, then cut into 12 equal rolls.
10 - Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
11 - Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
12 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
13 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
14 - Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest together while rolls bake.
15 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These rolls transform basic breakfast pastry into something that feels like sunshine on a plate
  • The orange glaze soaks into every warm layer, making each bite impossibly tender
  • Your whole house will smell like a French bakery in the best possible way
02 -
  • Warm your milk to exactly 110°F, or the yeast will not activate properly
  • Do not overfill the rolls or the filling will leak during baking
  • Let the rolls cool for at least 10 minutes before glazing or the glaze will melt completely
03 -
  • Use microplane zest for the finest texture without any bitter white pith
  • Brush the rolled dough with a little melted butter before adding the filling for extra flavor
  • Rotate the baking dish halfway through baking for even golden color

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