Orange Rolls

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Tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center make these orange rolls irresistible.

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Updated on July 1, 2023
Hands On Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
15 rolls

Is there a better way to start the day than with sunny orange rolls? We don't think so either.

Homemade orange rolls are a charter member of the Southern bread basket hall of fame. Every recipe has its own special twist, and this one just happens to turn out tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center.

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Ingredients

Orange Rolls

  • 1 cup warm milk (105° to 115°F)

  • 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup + 1/3 cup butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon table salt

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • Vegetable cooking spray

  • 2/3 cup orange marmalade

  • 3/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Directions

  1. Gather your ingredients and bloom the yeast:

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    Combine the milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a 1-cup glass measuring cup, stirring to dissolve yeast; let stand 5 minutes.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls blooming the yeast

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  2. Prepare the dough:

    Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the butter, salt, orange zest, eggs, and 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar in bowl of heavy-duty electric stand mixer.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls adding the flour to the bowl

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    Add the milk mixture; beat at low speed 1 to 2 minutes or until blended, using the dough hook attachment. Increase speed to medium-low and beat 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth (dough will be soft and slightly sticky).

    Southern Living Orange Rolls after adding the milk mixture to the dough

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    Place the dough in a greased bowl; lightly greased top of dough with cooking spray.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls dough before rising

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    Cover and let rise in a warm place (80˚ to 85˚F), free from drafts, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls dough after rising

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  3. Prepare filling:

    Combine the marmalade, remaining 1/3 cup butter, cinnamon, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls stirring together the filling

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  4. Shape the rolls:

    Punch the dough down. Turn out a light floured surface; roll into a 15- x 12-inch rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).

    Southern Living Orange Rolls rolling out the dough

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    Spread the marmalade mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls spreading the filling on the dough

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    Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, starting at 1 long side.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls rolling up the dough

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    Cut the dough into 15 (1-inch thick) slices.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls after cutting the dough into pieces

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    Place in a well-greased 13- x 9-inch pan with sides touching.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls in pan before final rise

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    Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until almost doubled in bulk.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls after final rise before baking

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  5. While rolls bake, prepare glaze:

    Whisk together until blended 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon orange extract. Makes 2/3 cup.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls whisking together the glaze

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  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the rolls, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls after baking

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    Remove from the oven, and cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls drizzling the glaze over the rolls

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    Serve warm.

    Southern Living Orange Rolls on a plate to serve

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