ORANGE-SCENTED CINNAMON ROLLS

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Sweet rolls that fill your kitchen with the happy scent of orange and cinnamon. Perfect for a weekend with family or friends. Prep time includes rising times.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing bowl and pan
1 egg
1/2 cup skim milk, plus more as needed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced orange zest
raisins (optional)
chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar in container of food processor fitted with steel blade and process 5 seconds.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and egg, and pulse a few times, until well combined.
  • With machine running, drizzle most of milk through feed tube.
  • Process just until a dough ball forms.
  • If necessary, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Knead by hand on a lightly floured surface a minute or two longer, adding more flour or milk as necessary, until dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Butter a bowl and place dough in it, turning to coat.
  • Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free area, about 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  • Brush liberally with melted butter, then spread with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and orange zest.
  • If desired, add raisins or chopped nuts.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, then cut into 1- 1 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Place rolls in a buttered round pan.
  • Place one or two rolls in middle, and work the others out around it, so that all are touching.
  • Cover and let rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
  • While rolls are rising, boil together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice until thickened.
  • Just before baking, brush slices lightly with butter, then liberally with this mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated 400-degreee oven until nicely browned, 20- 30 minutes.

Jonas Frederiksen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cinnamon rolls turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ssekilyowa Alozious
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Brilliance Ndlovu
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon rolls, but these were actually really good! The orange zest added a nice touch. I would definitely make these again.


Ludell Griner
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These were the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! The orange zest was a great addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fredrick
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I made these cinnamon rolls for my family and they loved them! The orange zest gave them a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Da sadi
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These look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Farman ali Shahzada
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I love the idea of adding orange zest to cinnamon rolls! I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.


Adil Husean
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These cinnamon rolls were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The orange zest really made them special. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Sandra ntambo
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I'm not usually a fan of cinnamon rolls, but these were amazing! The orange scent was so refreshing and the cinnamon filling was perfectly gooey. I could definitely see myself making these again for a special occasion.


M aslam Done
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These orange-scented cinnamon rolls were a hit! The orange zest added a subtle but delicious flavor that really complemented the cinnamon. They were also incredibly soft and fluffy, thanks to the overnight rise. I will definitely be making these agai