Description
Delightfully soft and fluffy sweet rolls filled with a tangy cranberry mixture and vibrant orange zest, perfect for any festive occasion or cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Milk, warmed
- 4 tablespoons Salted Butter, melted
- 1 packet Yeast (rapid rise or instant)
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (divided)
- 1/3 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (for the dough)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Zest (for the filling)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (for the filling)
- 2 cups Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Additional Sugar (for cranberry filling)
- 1 Orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons Butter, melted (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 tablespoon Orange Zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and stir frequently until cranberries burst (about 3-5 minutes). Lower the heat and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add warm milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for a minute or two.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine 3 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt. Pour in the milk mixture and add the egg. Beat on medium-high until well combined. Stir in the orange zest.
- Knead the Dough: Switch to the dough hook and gradually add the remaining cup of flour. Continue kneading for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Assemble the Rolls: Roll out the dough into a long rectangle. Spread the orange filling over the dough, followed by the cranberry filling. Roll tightly into a log, pinch the seam, and slice into 1 1/2 inch rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Let It Rise: Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Drizzle and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sweet rolls, cranberry, orange, holiday recipe, brunch