Delicious Homemade High Five Orange Rolls

These homemade high five orange rolls are the perfect breakfast treat to start your day with a burst of citrus flavor. Made from scratch, these soft, fluffy rolls are filled with a sweet orange filling and topped with a tangy orange glaze. Enjoy them warm out of the oven for a delightful morning indulgence.

Ingredients

• For the rolls:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• For the orange filling:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• For the orange glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Heat the milk in the microwave until warm but not boiling.
3. Pour the milk, melted butter, and egg into the dry ingredients.
4. Stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. In the meantime, prepare the orange filling by mixing the softened butter, sugar, and orange zest in a small bowl.
8. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 12x8 inches in size.
9. Spread the orange filling evenly over the dough.
10. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough and pinch the seams to seal.
11. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 12 equal slices.
12. Place the slices in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
13. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
14. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
15. While the rolls are baking, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl.
16. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
17. Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm rolls.
18. Serve the high five orange rolls warm and enjoy!

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