These are made like cinnamon rolls, but are orange flavoring. They are so soft and tasty. If you don’t use the instant pudding (which I would suggest you do) add another 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. This is a great treat for Easter morning.
ORANGE ROLLS
(makes 12 extra large or 18 normal)
Roll Ingredients:
*1/2 cup very warm water (not hot).
*1 tablespoon granulated sugar
*1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
*1/4 cup butter, melted
*1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
*1 cup very warm (not hot) milk
*1 large egg, room temperature is best
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*4 cups bread flour (all-purpose flour)
Filling Ingredients:
*2 tablespoon orange zest
*1/2 cup granulated sugar
*1/2 cup butter, softened
Frosting Ingredients:
*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
*1/4 cup butter, softened
*1 teaspoon orange zest
*1 cup powdered sugar
*1 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed orange juice (a little more if needed to thin out frosting)
Roll Directions:
~In a large bowl, mix water, sugar and yeast together.
~Allow to rest so that the mixture proofs or bubbles (about 5-10 minutes).
~Add melted butter, vanilla pudding, milk, egg, salt and four, mix until it starts to come together.
~Using a dough hook (or by hand), knew dough for 6-8 minutes with dough hook 10-12 in doing it by hand or until Doug is smooth and elastic.
~Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or with a clean damp towel.
~Place in a draft free area for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
~Place dough on a lightly floured surface, and cover with clean towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
~Roll dough out into a 17×10 inch rectangle.
Filling Directions:
~In a small bowl, stir orange zest and sugar together until well combined.
~Spread rolled out dough with softened butter.
~Sprinkle evenly with orange sugar mixture.
~Roll up dough a little tight, beginning with long side.
~Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
~Slice into 12 or 18 equal slices.
~Place into prepared pan.
~Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rice until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.
Frosting Directions:
~In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, orange zest, powdered sugar and orange juice together until mixture is smooth.
~Spread on warm rolls.