Homemade Orange Rolls

Method

1. 1

   Stir together the warm water, yeast, and 2 Tbsp granulated sugar until the yeast is mostly dissolved. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes or until a thick layer of foam develops on the surface.

   ½ cup warm water (4 oz. $0.00)2 tsp dry yeast (11.8g, $0.33*)2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.05)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)1½ cups powdered sugar (187g, $0.44)
2. 2

   Once the yeast is activated, whisk in the milk, 2 Tbsp melted butter, orange juice, and zest from one orange.

   2 tsp dry yeast (11.8g, $0.33*)⅓ cup milk (2.67 oz., $0.10)2 Tbsp salted butter (melted (25g) $0.24)1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)6 Tbsp salted butter ((3 oz.) room temperature, $0.72)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)2 Tbsp salted butter (25g, room temperature, $0.24)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)
3. 3

   In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour and ½ tsp salt. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the flour and stir until smooth.

   ½ cup warm water (4 oz. $0.00)⅓ cup milk (2.67 oz., $0.10)2½ cups all purpose flour (300g, (more or less as needed) $0.30)½ tsp salt ($0.02)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)½ tsp vanilla extract ($0.32)
4. 4

   Begin adding more flour, ½ cup at a time, until a sticky ball of dough forms, and it becomes difficult to stir with a spoon. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

   ½ cup warm water (4 oz. $0.00)⅓ cup milk (2.67 oz., $0.10)2½ cups all purpose flour (300g, (more or less as needed) $0.30)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)
5. 5

   Knead the dough for 3 minutes, adding a small amount of flour as you go to prevent sticking. After kneading for a couple of minutes, the dough should be very soft, fairly smooth, and slightly tacky. Do not over-knead the dough or add too much flour, as this will make the dough stiff. You’ll use about 2.5 cups of flour total for the whole recipe.

   2½ cups all purpose flour (300g, (more or less as needed) $0.30)1½ cups powdered sugar (187g, $0.44)
6. 6

   Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl and cover loosely with plastic. Let the dough rise for one hour or until it’s doubled in size.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down to deflate, then scrape it out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough into a 10x13-inch rectangle, sprinkling with flour as you go to prevent sticking.

   2½ cups all purpose flour (300g, (more or less as needed) $0.30)
8. 8

   To make the filling, stir together 6 Tbsp room-temperature butter, brown sugar, orange zest from a second orange, and ⅛ tsp salt until it forms a smooth paste. Spread the paste over the dough from edge to edge.

   2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.05)2 Tbsp salted butter (melted (25g) $0.24)1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)½ tsp salt ($0.02)6 Tbsp salted butter ((3 oz.) room temperature, $0.72)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)4 oz cream cheese (room temperature, $0.89)2 Tbsp salted butter (25g, room temperature, $0.24)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)½ tsp vanilla extract ($0.32)1½ cups powdered sugar (187g, $0.44)
9. 9

   Roll the dough up (long side toward long side) to create a 13-inch log. Do not roll tightly, or this will make the center of your orange rolls pop up while baking. Slice the roll into 9 pieces, about 1.5 inches wide each.

   1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)
10. 10

    Place the rolls into a 10x8-inch greased baking dish. Let rise for 10-15 minutes as you preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. The rolls will rise quite a bit in the oven, so it is okay if they have yet to rise much more at this point. Once the oven is preheated, bake the orange rolls for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.

    1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)2½ cups all purpose flour (300g, (more or less as needed) $0.30)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)
11. 11

    To make the icing, beat the room-temperature cream cheese, 2 Tbsp room-temperature butter, orange juice from the second orange, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Begin stirring in the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, until it is all incorporated.

    ½ cup warm water (4 oz. $0.00)2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.05)⅓ cup milk (2.67 oz., $0.10)2 Tbsp salted butter (melted (25g) $0.24)1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)6 Tbsp salted butter ((3 oz.) room temperature, $0.72)½ cup brown sugar ((60g) $0.24)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)4 oz cream cheese (room temperature, $0.89)2 Tbsp salted butter (25g, room temperature, $0.24)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)½ tsp vanilla extract ($0.32)1½ cups powdered sugar (187g, $0.44)
12. 12

    After the orange rolls have baked, let them cool for 5-10 minutes before spreading the cream cheese icing on top. Enjoy warm, or wait until cooled, then dish up!

    ½ cup warm water (4 oz. $0.00)1 orange (juiced and zested, $0.77**)zest from a second orange ($0.38**)4 oz cream cheese (room temperature, $0.89)3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice ((1.5 oz.) (juice from the second orange) $0.37**)