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Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls: Your Holiday Brunch Staple

These Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls are a delightful holiday breakfast option that combines a tangy cranberry filling with fluffy, citrus-kissed dough.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or plant-based butter
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can replace with vanilla essence
Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Between 105°F and 115°F; almond milk can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with regular or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works for vegan options
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Blossom Water Can substitute with orange extract
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Can substitute with lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend can be used

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • clean kitchen towel
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries with water and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until softened. Puree filling with unsalted butter and vanilla, then cool.
  2. In a small bowl, warm milk to between 105°F and 115°F, sprinkle in sugar, and add yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly. In a stand mixer, combine with yogurt, egg, zest, orange blossom water, salt, and flour. Mix on low until smooth.
  3. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread the cranberry filling over the dough, fold in thirds, cut into strips, twist each strip, and arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Cover shaped rolls and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While warm, prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and orange blossom water. Drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday brunch and make ahead the night before.

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