CRANBERRY ORANGE SWEET ROLLS - MELISSASSOUTHERNSTYLEKITCHEN.COM

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These bakery style Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls will make a mouthwatering addition to your special occasion sweet treats menu.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 1/2-5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 (1/4 oz each) packages rapid rise yeast
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup dried cranberries (i.e. Craisins) (optional)
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp cream
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp orange zest (plus additional for garnishing)

Steps:

  • To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  • In a small saucepan, simmer over medium low heat butter, milk and orange juice until it reaches a temperature of 120°-125F.
  • Add warm milk mixture and egg to dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix using the dough hook on low speed adding additional flour 1 cup at a time until it forms a soft dough. Increase the speed of the mixer and knead for 5 minutes. (Alternatively, this can be done by hand on a floured surface.)
  • Add dough to a lightly buttered bowl. turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise 60-90 minutes or until doubled.
  • Punch down dough. On a lightly floured non stick surface, roll into roughly an 18 x 14 inch rectangle.
  • Spread cranberry sauce from end to end leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge. Sprinkle with dried cranberries. Begin to roll starting with the longest side, jelly roll style shaping as you go, ending seam side down.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal portions. (about 1 1/2 inches thick) Place rolls in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan lightly buttered or sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled.
  • To bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 35-45 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, cream, orange juice and zest. Drizzle over rolls.
  • Serve warm garnished with additional orange zest, if desired.

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