Description
These Homemade Cranberry Orange Rolls combine a soft, tender dough with a vibrant cranberry orange jam filling and a sweet orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup whole milk (heated to 95°F/35°C) (180ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (530g)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (120g)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into 12 pieces and softened) (180g)
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) (400g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (60ml)
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Whisk together and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside.
- Add the eggs to the milk and yeast mixture and whisk until fully combined.
- Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture. Then increase to medium speed and mix until the dough starts coming together, about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on medium, add softened butter pieces one at a time, followed by the orange zest. Continue mixing for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough into a smooth ball. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- While the dough rises, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until most cranberries burst.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into an 18×18 inch square. Spread the cooled cranberry jam evenly over the dough.
- Starting with the edge nearest you, carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder. Pinch the seam to seal, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange the rolls in a lightly greased 13×9-inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Remove plastic wrap and bake rolls for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle or spread the glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday breakfasts or special occasions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 81 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg