Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4-½ cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, orange zest, yeast, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients. In a small saucepan, heat the water and butter together until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F or 43°C). Add this to the dry ingredients, along with the egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour, up to the remaining ½ cup.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Brush the melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly on top.
- Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place these rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll for expansion.
- Cover the rolls with the kitchen towel again and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, until they have puffed up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- While the rolls are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more orange juice if needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving. Enjoy the burst of flavor in every bite!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Make these rolls vegan by substituting the egg with flaxseed meal and using vegan butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.