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Freshly baked cranberry orange sweet rolls topped with icing.
Serine Milo

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Soft, fluffy sweet rolls bursting with tangy cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Rolls
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (add more for kneading)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped coarsely, if desired)
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 unit Zest of 1 orange
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons orange juice (to reach desired consistency)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the softened butter, orange juice, eggs, and the frothy yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about an hour.
  5. Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle roughly 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest together, and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough. Scatter the chopped cranberries on top, gently pressing them in.
  7. Roll the dough tightly from one long end to the other. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Place them in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with the orange glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Feel free to substitute plant-based butter and milk for a vegan option. You can also swap cranberries for dried cherries. Consider variations such as spreading orange-flavored cream cheese on the dough.

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