Description
Soft and tangy Orange Sour Cream Rolls featuring a moist dough enriched with sour cream and butter, filled with a zesty orange-sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet and citrusy orange glaze. Ideal for brunch or holiday mornings, these rolls combine comforting textures with bright flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 ¾ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Prepare Dough: Add sugar, sour cream, melted butter, salt, and the egg to the yeast mixture. Mix everything together. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. This step develops gluten for a soft roll texture.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and orange zest. This mixture will add a bright citrus flavor to the rolls.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll it out into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the orange sugar mixture on top.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls with a sharp knife.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover them and let rise again for 30–45 minutes to allow the rolls to puff up.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Make Glaze: While the rolls cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm rolls before serving to add a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the glaze.
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and reheated before glazing to enjoy fresh rolls any time.
- Perfect option for brunch gatherings or festive holiday mornings.
