Description
Impossibly soft, tangy orange rolls made with sour cream in the dough and glaze, featuring a vibrant citrus filling and a creamy, sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup (240g) Full-fat Sour Cream
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup (120ml) Warm Milk
- ½ cup (113g) Butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Zest, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice, fresh squeezed (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups (180g) Confectioners’ Sugar, sifted (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons (45g) Full-fat Sour Cream (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1–2 teaspoons Orange Juice (for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add softened butter, eggs, sour cream, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour. Knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic (passing the windowpane test).
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- While dough rises, mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice for the filling.
- Punch down risen dough and roll out into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
- Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a border. Roll tightly into a log and pinch seam to seal.
- Cut log into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure liquid ingredients are around 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast without killing it. Do not over-flour the dough; it should be slightly tacky. For make-ahead, assemble the night before and let rise in the fridge overnight. Freeze baked rolls without glaze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: orange rolls, sour cream glaze, homemade breakfast, yeast dough, citrus baking, weekend brunch