Orange Buns

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You can make these into braids or buns. Frost with an orange icing and sprinkle some nuts on top, if desired.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
2 - 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 cup hot milk

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast

  • 6 cups bread flour, divided

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Stir butter and 1 teaspoon sugar into the hot milk until butter is melted. When mixture is lukewarm, stir in yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.

  2. When mixture is creamy, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mix in 2 cups of bread flour. Add 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and salt and beat until combined. Add remaining flour, mixing well after each addition, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

  3. Knead for about 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. If time permits, you can punch dough down, cover it, and let it rise again.

  4. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Cut dough into 3 balls, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 10 minutes.

  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets or line with parchment paper.

  6. Shape each piece of dough into braided loaves or buns; place on baking sheets. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

  7. Bake until rolls or loaves are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes for individual buns, about 20 minutes for braids. Frost rolls, if desired (see Cook's Note) or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Cook's Note:

I made 1 braid, 12 cinnamon buns, and 12 butterhorns with this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141 Calories
3g Fat
25g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 4mg 22%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 78mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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