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Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls

These Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful breakfast indulgence filled with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cups Warm milk 110°F
Filling
  • 1 cups Fresh or dried cranberries chopped
  • 1 each Zest of orange
Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Splash of milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the milk to lukewarm, about 110°F, and combine it with sugar and yeast. Let it sit until frothy and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix together the flour, salt, softened butter, and ground cinnamon until fully incorporated.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing together the chopped cranberries, orange zest, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the softened butter on top and sprinkle the filling mixture across the surface.
  7. Shape the dough by rolling it tightly from one edge into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish. Allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and a splash of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with additional orange zest before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.

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