Alabama Orange Rolls
Soft yeast rolls filled with orange zest and butter, then glazed with orange icing, a bakery-case favorite found across Alabama.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 290 kcal
Equipment
- •Stand mixer
- •9x13 baking pan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 290 kcal
- fat
- 11
- carbs
- 44
- protein
- 5
- calories
- 290
Instructions
- 1
Stir the yeast and a pinch of sugar into warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix in the remaining sugar, flour, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter, sugar, and orange zest over the top.
- 5
Roll the dough up tightly and slice into 12 rolls. Place the rolls in a greased baking pan.
- 6
Let them rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- 7
Whisk the powdered sugar and orange juice together. Drizzle the mixture over the warm rolls.
Chef's tips
Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled for the fluffiest rolls. Grate the orange peel finely so the citrus flavor spreads evenly, and glaze while the rolls are warm so it soaks in.
Storage
Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days.
Reheating
Warm briefly in a low oven or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Not letting the dough rise fully, which makes the rolls dense and heavy
- •Baking for too long, which dries out the soft texture
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