Orange Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

Dough:

• cup warm whole milk (110F / 43C)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided (more if needed)
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• Cooking spray

Filling:

• cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest

Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

Step 1: Pour the warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the surface of the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Add the egg, egg yolk, butter, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to the yeast mixture. Beat on low speed until combined, about 45 seconds.

Step 3: Add 2 cups of flour and mix on low until a wet dough forms, about 1 minute. Switch to the dough hook attachment, then add the remaining 1 cups of flour and salt. Beat on medium speed for 7-10 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time, but keep it as soft as possible.

Step 4: Gather the dough into a ball and transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 5: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Set aside.

Step 6: Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 7: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a well-floured surface. Roll the dough into a large 10x18-inch rectangle.

Step 8: Spread the filling evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a -inch border along the top long edge.

Step 9: Roll the dough away from you to form a log, then pinch the seam to seal. Cut the dough into 12 equal rolls, about 1 inches wide.

Step 10: Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking dish. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let them rise at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.

Step 11: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 12: While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and salt. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Step 13: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then spread the frosting evenly over the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 409
• Total Fat: 21g (27% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 12g (61% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 98mg (33% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 238mg (10% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 50g (18% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 21g
• Protein: 7g (13% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 5mg (5% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 56mg (4% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (11% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 124mg (3% Daily Value)