Find a recipe by the avaliable engredients Your Cooking Assistant
Set the ingredients

Orange Cinnamon Rolls

4

170 min

Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 1

Time

170 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

536

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Bailey
These orange-flavored cinnamon rolls come our wonderfully tender, sweet, and sticky. Covered in a gooey and super sticky orange cream cheese glaze, they are an amazing brunch treat that will make your entire house smell incredibly fragrant.

Ingredients

  • warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C)): 0.75 cup
  • active dry yeast: 1 pack (.25 ounce pack)
  • egg, at room temperature: 1 piece
  • egg yolk, at room temperature: 1 piece
  • unsalted butter: 0.5 cup (softened)
  • honey: 2 Tbsp
  • freshly grated orange zest: 1.5 tsp
  • orange juice: 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed)
  • all-purpose flour: 3.5 cups (divided, or more if needed)
  • kosher salt: 1.5 tsp
  • cooking spray: 0 piece
  • unsalted butter: 0.5 cup (softened)
  • light brown sugar: 0.5 cup
  • ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
  • freshly grated orange zest: 1.5 tsp
  • cream cheese: 4 ounces (softened)
  • powdered sugar: 1 cup
  • freshly grated orange zest: 1 Tbsp
  • orange juice: 1 Tbsp (freshly squeezed)
  • kosher salt: 0.25 tsp

Metric Conversion

Stages of cooking

Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 21
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 32
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 43
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 54
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 65
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 76
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 87
Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 98
  1. Pour warmed milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for the dough. Sprinkle yeast evenly over the surface of the milk. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 2
  2. Add egg and egg yolk, butter, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to the yeast mixture. Beat on low until combined, about 45 seconds. Add 2 cups flour; beat on low until a wet dough forms, about 1 minute. Turn off mixer; switch to the dough hook attachment. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and salt, beat on medium until dough is soft and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes. If necessary, add an additional 1/2 cup flour, tablespoon by tablespoon, using as little as possible to achieve a soft dough. The dough should be quite sticky. Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 3
  3. Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest for the filling in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Set aside.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 4
  4. Punch down the dough and transfer to a well-floured surface. Roll dough into a large 10 x 18-inches rectangle. Spread the filling over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border along the top long edge. Roll the dough away from you to create a log, and pinch seam to seal. Cut dough log into 12 equal rolls (about 1 1/2 inches wide). Transfer rolls to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise at room temperature until puffy and almost doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 5
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 6
  6. Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 7
  7. While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange zest, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat at medium-high speed until very smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 8
  8. Remove rolls from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool 2 minutes, then spread frosting evenly over the rolls. Serve warm.
    Orange Cinnamon Rolls Photo 9

History: Cinnamon rolls are believed to have originated in Sweden in the 1920s. Over the years, they have become a beloved breakfast pastry enjoyed around the world. The addition of orange flavor to the classic cinnamon roll adds a bright and refreshing twist to this already delicious treat.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Use warm milk to activate the yeast properly.
  • Make sure the dough is soft and elastic before letting it rise.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it reaches the desired texture.
  • Let the rolls rise until they are puffy and almost double in size before baking.
  • To make the frosting extra creamy, make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing.
  • Grate the orange zest fresh for the best flavor.

Tips for presenting the dish:

  • Serve the orange cinnamon rolls warm, right out of the oven.
  • Drizzle extra glaze over the top of the rolls just before serving.
  • Sprinkle a little extra orange zest over the top for added flavor and decoration.
  • Arrange the rolls on a platter or tray and present with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect brunch or breakfast treat.

How did you like this article?

You may also like