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Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls

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Delightful and healthy breakfast option featuring cranberry, orange, and cinnamon in a guilt-free cinnamon roll.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour (for tangzhong)
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk (for tangzhong)
  • 3 cups Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour (for dough)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for dough)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon King Arthur Dough Conditioner
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk, Warmed (for dough)
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened (for dough)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Zest (for dough)
  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh Cranberries (for filling)
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Zest (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Cold Water
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Very Soft (for cinnamon sugar filling)
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (for cinnamon sugar filling)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Salt (for cinnamon sugar filling)
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (for glaze)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Zest (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream, Warmed Slightly (optional before baking)

Instructions

  1. Make the Tangzhong: Whisk together flour and whole milk in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
  2. Prepare the Cranberry Orange Filling: Cook cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest until bursting, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  3. Prepare the Cinnamon Roll Dough: Combine tangzhong, remaining ingredients, and knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the Dough Rise: Allow it to rise in a greased bowl until doubled.
  5. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt into a paste.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: Roll into a rectangle about 12×18 inches.
  7. Add the Cinnamon and Cranberry Filling: Spread fillings evenly on dough.
  8. Roll and Slice: Roll up tightly and slice into 8 pieces.
  9. Arrange in the Baking Dish: Place sliced rolls in greased dish, cover, and let rise again.
  10. Bake the Cinnamon Rolls: Bake at 350°F for 28-35 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Make the Orange Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat together glaze ingredients until smooth.
  12. Frost and Serve: Cool rolls slightly and spread glaze over warm rolls.

Notes

For a healthier version, reduce sugar or use substitutes. Prepare dough and fillings in advance for meal prep.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Cranberry, Orange, Breakfast, Healthy

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