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Cranberry Orange Sweet Roll Bake

Irresistible Cranberry Orange Sweet Roll Bake You’ll Love

This Cranberry Orange Sweet Roll Bake is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange in soft rolls, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Rolls
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk whole milk works best
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • greased 9x13 inch pan

Method
 

Making the Rolls
  1. Warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt; add eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Stir, then knead until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and set in a warm spot. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin; roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
  5. In a bowl, toss cranberries, orange zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
  6. Spread the cranberry-orange filling evenly over the dough, then tightly roll from the long edge. Slice into twelve 1½-inch rolls.
  7. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover and let rise in a warm spot until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until rolls turn golden brown and the filling bubbles at the edges.
Glazing the Rolls
  1. Combine powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk until smooth, creamy, and pourable, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Drizzle the warm rolls generously with glaze, serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Top with toasted pecans for added texture if desired.

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