Description
These cranberry orange sweet rolls are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and spread chopped cranberries and orange zest on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and orange juice to create icing and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before icing.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls