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The Best Glazed Orange Rolls Recipe

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These homemade glazed orange rolls are irresistibly soft, tender, and bursting with buttery orange filling, topped with a flavorful orange juice glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these rolls combine the tang of orange marmalade with a sweet glaze for a delightful treat that can be prepped the night before.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (or as needed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)
  • Pinch salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly whisked

Filling

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 of 1 stick), very soft
  • About 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

Orange Glaze

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (orange extract may be substituted)
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Pinch salt (optional and to taste, helps balance the sweetness)
  • About 3 tablespoons milk or cream (or as needed for consistency)
  • 3 teaspoons orange zest, divided

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook (or large bowl with wooden spoon), combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Melt the butter, warm the buttermilk to yeast-appropriate temperature (120–130°F for Red Star Platinum), then combine and add to the dry ingredients. Add lightly whisked eggs and knead on low speed for 5–7 minutes until dough comes together, adding more flour if too wet or buttermilk if too dry.
  2. First Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, flip to coat both sides, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (like a powered-off preheated oven) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
  4. Roll Out Dough & Spread Filling: Punch down the dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a 26×13-inch rectangle. Evenly spread softened butter, then about 3/4 cup orange marmalade, followed by sprinkling the brown sugar evenly. Lightly pat brown sugar to adhere.
  5. Roll & Slice: Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log with seam down. Mark hash lines for 20 even rolls (about 1–1.5 inches wide). Use unwaxed dental floss to slice rolls cleanly without squashing.
  6. Second Rise: Arrange rolls in the prepared pan in 5 rows of 4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour until nearly doubled.
  7. Bake: Bake rolls at 375°F for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking as timing may vary.
  8. Make Orange Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar, optional salt until thick. Drizzle milk or cream as needed to reach desired glaze consistency. Stir in 2 teaspoons of orange zest and set aside remaining 1 teaspoon.
  9. Glaze and Serve: Pour glaze evenly over warm rolls and sprinkle remaining orange zest on top. Serve immediately for best softness and flavor. Store leftovers airtight at room temperature up to 4 days; reheat gently to soften.

Notes

  • To prep the night before, slice the rolled dough, place in pan, cover, and refrigerate up to 16 hours. Before baking, allow rolls to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour until nearly doubled.
  • For freezing, bake rolls fully and freeze up to 6 months. Thaw and glaze just before serving. Freezing is recommended after baking rather than freezing raw dough.
  • Store rolls at room temperature; refrigerating will dry them out.
  • Use dental floss to slice rolls cleanly to prevent squashing and maintain shape.
  • Ensure buttermilk is warm but not hot to avoid killing yeast.
  • Watch baking time closely—one to two minutes difference impacts texture and taste significantly.

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