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Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Delicious cranberry orange sweet rolls, fluffy and bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk 105°F – 115°F, divided
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • food processor

Method
 

Filling Preparation
  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, and enough water to cover by 1 inch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and cook until cranberries are soft and juices have thickened, about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, transfer to a food processor, add butter and vanilla, and process until smooth. Cool completely and refrigerate.
Dough Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine ¾ cup of warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together remaining sugar, butter, yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, orange blossom water, orange zest, salt, and remaining warm milk.
  3. Stir half the flour into the sugar mixture, add yeast, and mix until combined. Switch to a dough hook and gradually add remaining flour, mixing until smooth and elastic for about 5 minutes.
  4. Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Punch down dough, let rest for 5 minutes. Roll out to a 21×13-inch rectangle, spread cranberry filling, then fold into a 13×7-inch rectangle.
  3. Cut into 12 strips, twist and tie each into a knot, tucking ends under. Place on sheets, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F, bake rolls until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Drizzle with glaze while hot, let cool for 10 minutes.
Glaze Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and orange blossom water, adding milk to create a smooth pourable glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 212mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g

Notes

These sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be customized with different fillings and toppings.

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