Chocolate Orange Sweet Rolls

Sweet rolls originated in Europe and have been enjoyed for centuries in various forms and flavors. The combination of chocolate and orange adds a delightful twist to this classic treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chocolate Orange Sweet Rolls

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Let it cool slightly.
3. Add milk mixture, egg, orange zest, and orange juice to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the dough. Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 8 equal pieces.
8. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.