I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Orange Rolls


 These are made like cinnamon rolls, but are orange flavoring.  They are so soft and tasty.  If you don't use the instant pudding (which I would suggest you do) add another 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.  This is a great treat for Easter morning.  



ORANGE ROLLS

(makes 12 extra large or 18 normal)


Roll Ingredients:

*1/2 cup very warm water (not hot).

*1 tablespoon granulated sugar

*1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

*1 cup very warm (not hot) milk

*1 large egg, room temperature is best

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*4 cups bread flour (all-purpose flour)

Filling Ingredients:

*2 tablespoon orange zest

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup butter, softened

Frosting Ingredients:

*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*1/4 cup butter, softened 

*1 teaspoon orange zest

*1 cup powdered sugar

*1 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed orange juice (a little more if needed to thin out frosting)


Roll Directions:

~In a large bowl, mix water, sugar and yeast together.

~Allow to rest so that the mixture proofs or bubbles (about 5-10 minutes).

~Add melted butter, vanilla pudding, milk, egg, salt and four, mix until it starts to come together.

~Using a dough hook (or by hand), knew dough for 6-8 minutes with dough hook 10-12 in doing it by hand or until Doug is smooth and elastic.

~Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or with a clean damp towel.

~Place in a draft free area for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.

~Place dough on a lightly floured surface, and cover with clean towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

~Roll dough out into a 17x10 inch rectangle.

Filling Directions:

~In a small bowl, stir orange zest and sugar together until well combined.

~Spread rolled out dough with softened butter.

~Sprinkle evenly with orange sugar mixture.

~Roll up dough a little tight, beginning with long side.

~Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

~Slice into 12 or 18 equal slices.

~Place into prepared pan.

~Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rice until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, orange zest, powdered sugar and orange juice together until mixture is smooth.

~Spread on warm rolls.

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