These Orange Cinnamon Rolls are a citrusy twist on a classic breakfast treat. With the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, they’re sure to make your taste buds sing! ????
Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes or until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the bowl, whisking until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together orange zest, orange juice, softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon to make the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in the greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy! ????
