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Florida Orange Rolls: The Best Homemade Treat You’ll Love

Florida Orange Rolls

Florida Orange Rolls are a delightful homemade treat that will brighten your day with their sweet citrus flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out to a rectangle.
  7. Spread butter on the dough, sprinkle with sugar and orange zest, then roll into a log.
  8. Cut into rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
  9. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create a glaze, and drizzle over warm rolls when they come out of the oven.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh oranges for juice and zest.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before adding the glaze for the best texture.

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