Description
Delightful rolls combining the zesty brightness of oranges with the tart sweetness of cranberries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 packet rapid rise (or instant) yeast
- 4 cups flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry filling by combining all filling ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and boiling until cranberries burst, about 3–5 minutes.
- Simmer until mixture thickens, around 10–15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and warm milk slightly, stirring in yeast and allowing it to sit a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Add yeast mixture and egg, mixing until combined.
- Change to a dough hook and add remaining flour, kneading for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- In a small bowl, mix orange filling ingredients until creamy.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle, spreading orange filling evenly followed by spooning cranberry filling on top.
- Roll dough into a tight log, seal edges, and slice into 1 1/2-inch sections.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing melted butter, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in orange juice and zest.
- Drizzle glaze over rolls while warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t rush the rising process for fluffiness. Watch the baking time closely to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg