Orange and Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (4 cups, plus extra for dusting)
• Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet))
• Warm milk (1 cup (110°f or 43°c))
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, melted, plus more for greasing)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Orange zest (2 tablespoons)
• Ground cinnamon (2 tablespoons)
• Powdered sugar (1 cup)
• Freshly squeezed orange juice (2-3 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, warm milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and orange zest. Stir until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle shape on a floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
7. Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape.
8. Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls and place them in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
10. While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice until smooth.
11. Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the glaze over the top while they are still warm.
12. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!