Orange Rolls

These rolls will leave a smile on you and your guests. They are ooey gooey and so delicious! We discovered that they go well with any meal. Whether you have an early brunch to attend or a dinner, everyone enjoys a good orange roll.

We originally planned to make these for a family brunch we had, but realized there was so much food that we saved them for a dinner gathering that evening. Our guests quickly discovered that they could not just have one, but had to have two or three. 

The rolls take a bit longer than the other recipes we have shared, but we promise they are so totally WORTH IT!

| Homemade Orange Roll Recipe |

(Makes 24 rolls)

| Ingredients |

Dough:

2 cups milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup sugar 

1 packet (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

4 1/2 cups flour (divided)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 Tablespoon salt

Filling:

1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup sugar

3 Tablespoons orange juice

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

3 Tablespoons orange juice

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon orange extract

| Directions |

Mix milk, oil and sugar in a saucepan and heat to approximately 150 degrees F. Remove mixture from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until the yeast completely dissolved and bubbles. Add 4 cups of flour and stir mixture together. Cover and let sit for one hour. Add in 1/2 cup flour, making powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir or knead mixture together. Lightly flour a clean surface, and roll dough into a long, thin rectangle. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread filling over the dough and tightly roll into a jellyroll shape, starting at the long end of the dough. Use a string or floss to cute dough into 1-inch pieces and place into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Place in pan so that the rolls are touching.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 

Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and spread over cooked rolls.