Description
Delight in these soft, fluffy rolls filled with tart cranberries and zesty orange, topped with a creamy glaze for a comforting and festive treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 packet rapid rise or instant yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (freshly grated)
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for the cranberry filling)
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for the glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest (for that final touch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add cranberries, sugar, and juice and zest of 1 orange. Bring to a boil and then simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Dough: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, add warm milk, and sprinkle yeast over the mixture. Let it sit for a few minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and zest. Mix in milk mixture and egg. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Prepare the Orange Filling: Mix softened butter, granulated sugar, zest, and spices until creamy.
- Roll and Bake: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread orange filling, add cranberry filling, then roll tightly. Cut into slices and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for 1 hour, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, melted butter, milk, and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and add extra zest.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute with plant-based milk and butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg