Orange Sweet Rolls Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 48 rolls
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 48 servings): Calories 166, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 27 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 90 mg
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 min
• Active Time: 30 min

Dough:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 rounded teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
• 8 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar, plus extra if needed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Icing:

• Zest and juice of 2 oranges
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk, add more if needed for pouring consistency
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: In a large saucepan on low heat, warm the milk, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until just warm (around 125F if using a candy thermometer). Stir in the yeast and 4 cups of the flour. Cover and leave to rise for at least one hour. Then mix in the remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Roll and fill: Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 30 inches wide by 10 inches deep. Spread the melted butter evenly over the dough, then layer the orange marmalade on top. Sprinkle the brown sugar generously across the marmalade and lightly dust with salt to balance the sweetness.
3. Shape the rolls: Roll the dough up tightly using both hands, forming a long log. Pinch the seam closed and slice into half-inch thick pieces.
4. First rise: Preheat the oven to 375F. Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish and let them rise for 20 minutes.
5. Bake: Bake the rolls for 15 to 17 minutes until nicely golden.
6. Make the icing: While baking, combine orange zest and juice with powdered sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the milk and melted butter and whisk until smooth and glossy.
7. Finish and serve: Immediately drizzle the warm icing over the hot rolls, allowing the glaze to absorb deeply into each piece. Serve warm.

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