Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls: Easy Indulgence for Your Kitchen
These Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat that combines tangy cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cranberries, dried or fresh
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread orange juice over rolled dough and sprinkle with more cranberries.
- Roll up the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to make a glaze and drizzle over the warm rolls.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Try adding nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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