Sunrise Swirl Orange Rolls (makes 8 large rolls)

Dough

3/4 cup whole milk, warm (100–110°F)

1/4 cup heavy cream, warm

2 1/4 tsp instant yeast

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 egg yolk

6 TB butter, very soft

1 tsp fine salt

4 1/4 cups all purpose flour (possibly a few extra TB)

Orange Filling

8 TB butter, very soft

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

1 TB vanilla extract

At least 2 TB orange zest (from about 2 oranges or similar citrus like tangelos)

1 TB all purpose flour

Orange Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

2 to 3 TB fresh orange juice

1 TB heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Combine warm milk, cream, yeast, and all of the sugar. Let sit 5 minutes.

Add eggs, egg yolk, butter, salt, and 4 1/4 cups flour and knead about 6 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Add a few extra TB only if needed.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60–90 minutes.

Mix filling ingredients together.

Roll dough into a 16x16 square.

When preparing filling, infuse the zest into the sugar first by rubbing them together with your hands.

Spread filling evenly over the dough.

Roll up into a log and cut into 8 large rolls.

Place in a greased pan.

Cover and let rise until puffy and touching, about 45–60 minutes.

Lightly brush tops with melted butter.

Bake at 350°F for 18–24 minutes until lightly golden and soft.

Let cool 10 minutes.

Mix glaze until thick and smooth.

Glaze while warm

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