This bread machine orange rolls recipe is so easy because you prepare the fool proof dough in your bread maker, roll the dough out and bake it in your oven for perfect golden brown breakfast rolls. The filling is not too sweet and has a fresh burst of orange flavor all throughout the orange flavored dough and orange icing.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
RISING TIME 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 1 hourhour55 minutesminutes
YIELD 12rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 1/4cupmilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspoonorange extract
3tablespoonsbuttersoftened
3cups(411 g) all-purpose flour
3tablespoonssugar
1 1/2teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsyeast
For the Filling
1tablespoonbuttersoftened, for the baking pan
5tablespoonsbuttermelted
1/2teaspoonorange extractoptional
1/3cupsugar
For the Orange Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
2tablespoonsorange juice
Instructions
Add the ingredients for the dough to the bread machine pan fitted with the paddle attachment in the order they are listed, starting with the milk and ending with the yeast. Be sure to cut the softened butter into chunks and scatter them into the pan so they blend well into the dough. Spoon the flour right on top of the wet ingredients and then sprinkle the sugar and salt around the perimeter of the pan. Use a spoon to dig a shallow well in the center of the flour and place the yeast there.
Place the bread pan in your bread machine and select the DOUGH program.
When the dough is ready, transfer it to a baking mat and roll the dough out to a 20 x 12-inch rectangle.
Rub a tablespoon of softened butter all around the inside of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the orange extract, if using. Use a pastry brush to spread the butter evenly all over the surface of the rolled dough.
Scatter the sugar over the top of the dough evenly.
Roll the dough into a log starting at the long edge and working towards you. See photos in post above for clarification. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them cut side up in the prepared baking pan.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the orange rolls rise for 20 - 30 minutes in a warm place. They should double in size.
Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 375°F for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice with a fork until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a sprinkle of orange juice or milk to thin it out. If the glaze is too runny, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to thicken it up.
Drizzle the orange glaze over the orange rolls while they are still warm and serve. The glaze is just enough for a delicate drizzle, if you prefer a completely covered orange roll, you'll want to double the recipe for the glaze.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead Tips
The rolls can be assembled the day before and refridgerated before the rise in the baking pan. Cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise one hour on the counter before you want to bake them the next day.
Freezer Tips
The rolls can be assembled and then frozen in the baking pan before they rise. Place them in the fridge overnight and then let thaw one hour on the counter before baking.