Description
Delicious cranberry orange rolls filled with a sweet filling and topped with a zesty orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Start by warming the milk just until it’s lukewarm—not hot. Add the yeast and a pinch of sugar, and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and the rest of the sugar. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Gradually stir in the flour and salt, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled—about 1 to 1½ hours.
- Make the Cranberry Orange Filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens—about 10–12 minutes. Set it aside to cool completely.
- Assemble the Rolls: Once your dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cooled cranberry-orange filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls using a serrated knife or dental floss. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let them rise again for about 30–45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and baked through.
- Glaze and Serve: While the rolls are still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle generously over the rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- The filling should be thick enough to spread but still juicy, adding a burst of flavor in every bite.
- The cranberry swirls should be bubbling during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg