Description
Soft, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, these Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls are perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner treat, or sweet snack. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style rolls with a tender dough, rich orange filling, and a smooth glaze—ideal for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, or comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces cream cheese optional
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, then add eggs, butter, orange zest, and yeast mixture.
3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
5. Mix butter, brown sugar, and orange zest for the filling.
6. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly.
7. Roll into a log and slice into even pieces.
8. Place rolls in a baking dish and let rise again.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
10. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
11. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor and aroma.
Do not overheat the milk to avoid killing the yeast.
Glaze while warm for a soft, melt-in finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: orange rolls, sweet rolls, easy recipe, breakfast ideas, brunch recipe, citrus dessert