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Irresistible Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe Perfect for Brunch

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Soft, tangy, and perfectly sweet cranberry orange sweet rolls with a luscious citrus glaze, ideal for brunch or holiday mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, orange zest, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Let it cool completely.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to a 12×18-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Then, evenly spread the cranberry filling on top.
  8. Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one of the longer sides. Pinch the seam to seal and cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls are baking, make the glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
  12. Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling the citrus glaze generously over the top.

Notes

[‘Let the dough rise properly for soft, fluffy rolls.’, ‘Roll the dough evenly for uniform baking.’, ‘Avoid overfilling the rolls to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.’, ‘Adjust the glaze consistency with orange juice or powdered sugar.’]

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