Description
Delightful cinnamon rolls with vibrant cranberry and orange flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk (warm, around 110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped)
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- Zest of one orange
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing the chopped cranberries, orange juice, zest, and cinnamon in a bowl while the dough rises.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the cranberry mixture over the dough and roll it up tightly into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and a bit of orange juice to create the glaze. Drizzle over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with whipped cream cheese or a dollop of crème fraîche. Consider adding toasted nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cranberry orange, holiday baking, breakfast, sweet rolls