Description
These Orange Glazed Butterflake Rolls are a delightful sweet treat perfect for brunch or a special holiday breakfast. Soft, buttery rolls with a hint of orange zest, topped with a sweet orange glaze, make for a deliciously indulgent pastry.
Ingredients
Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
zest of 1 orange
For Layering:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Orange Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour with sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Assembly: Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake rolls for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla to make the glaze.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk, water, and softened butter until just warm (about 110°F).
Add the warm liquid to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Beat in eggs and orange zest, then gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Roll each portion into a small circle or oval, brush with melted butter, and stack 3–4 pieces slightly overlapping.
Fold the stack in half and place vertically into a greased muffin tin.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp orange extract to the glaze.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in a low oven.
- Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
