Description
Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional rolls, combining the tartness of cranberries with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh oranges. Soft and fluffy, these golden-brown pastries are perfect for breakfast or brunch and are topped with a light glaze that enhances their citrusy goodness. Enjoy them warm straight from the oven or as a sweet afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ? tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ? cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Mix in melted butter and eggs.
- Mix Ingredients: Add half the flour until combined; gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead: On a floured surface, knead dough for about 8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll Out: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle about ? inch thick.
- Fill: Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle dried cranberries and extra sugar on top.
- Shape & Bake: Roll tightly, slice into pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and bake at 350?F (175?C) for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg