3tablespoonsorange juicecan substitute lemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, add milk and butter. Stir until melted and remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine 2¼ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, and salt. Add yeast over dry mixture. Gradually add lukewarm milk and butter mixture and blend until combined. Add egg and mix until just combined.
Using the dough hook attachment on your mixer (or knead by hand), knead while gradually adding up to 1 cup additional flour until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the edges of the bowl.
Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle approximately 12" by 18" wide. Using a pastry brush, spread melted butter on top. Sprinkle with sugar and orange zest.
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut into 10 even (18") strips. Starting at the end, gently roll and place in a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Turn oven off. Cover rolls with a damp towel and allow to rise in warm oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and preheat to 350°F. Pour ¼ cup heavy cream over rolls. Bake 15 minutes or until slightly golden.
Orange Glaze
In a medium mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, juice and vanilla extract.
Using a spatula or spreader, spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Tips and Variations
Butter your baking dish before adding the rolls to it, so that once baked they are easy to remove and won’t stick.
It's best to use fresh orange juice when you make the glaze fro a really fresh and tangy flavor.
Make these sweet rolls with a Cream Cheese Glaze instead of the orange icing.
Add chopped nuts! Walnuts, pecans and almonds would work beautifully in these orange rolls.
Don't want to deal with orange zest? Simply replace with a little orange marmalade.
Add a little Grand Marnier to the Glaze for an extra special treat!
To Store
Room Temperature: Store these for up to two days in an airtight container on your kitchen counter.
Refrigerator: If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days. You can then reheat them in the oven or microwave to serve.
Freezer: Freeze these after baking and cooling completely. Before adding glaze, place rolls on a sheet pan and freeze individually until hardened, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. They will keep well in the freezer for up to size months. To defrost, simply allow to come to room temp or microwave in 30 second increments until defrosted completely.