Homemade Glazed Orange Rolls (Printable)

Soft fluffy rolls with orange filling and citrus glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Orange Filling

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - Zest of 2 large oranges
12 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

→ Orange Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
15 - 1/2 tsp orange zest

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
03 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and creamy.
07 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread the orange filling evenly over the rolled dough, leaving a small border at the edges.
09 - Roll up the dough tightly from the long side. Pinch the seam firmly to seal.
10 - Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
11 - Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spacing them evenly.
12 - Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
13 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
14 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
15 - While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
16 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with orange glaze. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The orange zest fills your kitchen with an incredible aroma while they bake
  • These rolls strike that perfect balance between pillowy soft and satisfyingly sweet
  • They're easier than cinnamon rolls but feel just as special
02 -
  • Don't skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of pillowy
  • Cutting rolls with dental floss instead of a knife keeps them from getting squished
  • Let them cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes or the filling will run out when you move them
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate into the dough much more smoothly than cold ones
  • Zest your oranges before juicing them—it's much harder to zest a squeezed orange
  • If your rolls are browning too quickly, tent them loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes

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