Quick & Easy Orange Rolls (2024)

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By: Leigh Anne Wilkes

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These Easy Orange Rolls have amazing orange flavor thanks to orange zest and a delicious orange glaze.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe.

No Yeast required!! The great thing about this recipe is that it uses frozen roll dough (we use Rhodes here in the Northwest). No kneading, no messing around with yeast!

Make as many as you need! If you need a dozen, just pull a dozen frozen rolls out of the bag or if you only need four like our reduced size family does that’s all you need to make!

These quick orange rolls are a great alternative when you need something quick and easy. My friend Jane shared this recipe with me at a lovely lunch she hosted and I’ve been making them ever since.

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Ingredients Needed

  • Frozen dinner rolls. I use the Rhodes brand and they can be found in the freezer section of the grocery store with the other frozen breads.
  • Orange. I used a naval orange.
  • Sugar. Granulated sugar and powdered sugar
  • Butter. I use salted butter

How to Make Easy Orange Rolls

  • Thaw rolls.

Method 1: Spray a plate or baking sheet with cooking spray. Place your desired number of frozen rolls on the plate so they aren’t touching. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator the night before to thaw.

Method 2: Pull out your rolls in the morning or at least 4 hours before you want to bake them. Place them on a plate or baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and let them sit at room temperature (covered with plastic wrap) and thaw for about 2-3 hours depending on how warm a day it is.

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Tip For Easy Orange rolls

  • You want the dough to just thaw, not start to rise, before you assemble them.
  • If you find your rolls are thawed but you aren’t ready to assemble and bake them yet, cover them and place them back in the refrigerator and pull them out 1 1/2 hours before you want to serve them. Mine were thawed by noon but I didn’t want to bake them until six so I put the thawed dough back in the refrigerator and then pulled them back out to prepare about 1 1/2 hours before dinner.
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Sugar Coating

  • Place melted butter in a bowl and sugar and orange zest mixture in a bowl.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan if you are doing 12 rolls, for six rolls I used a 8 inch pie tin or 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Dip thawed roll into butter and then into sugar mixture. I coat both sides. Place in greased pan.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for an hour or double in size.
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Bake

  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Mix up glaze while cooling.
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Sweet Orange Glaze

  • Combine powdered sugar, melted butter and orange juice to make a nice drizzling consistency. Then enjoy.

I think these are best served warm. They literally melt in your mouth!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make my own roll dough?

You can use your favorite roll recipe to make your own dough. Form your dough into individual rolls weighing about 1.3 oz each. Freeze the individual rolls on a cookie sheet in the freezer and follow recipe as written.

How long will leftover easy orange rolls last?

At our house there are never any leftovers but stored in an airtight container they will last for 2-3 days. They are best enjoyed fresh and warm out of the oven.

Can I make easy orange rolls ahead of time?

Yes, after placing the frozen rolls on a plate and covering them with plastic wrap, place them in the fridge so the rolls can thaw overnight.

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Easy Orange Rolls

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes

TheseEasy Orange Rolls are amazing and so easy to make thanks to frozen rolls. Be sure and watch the video down below!

serves: 12 rolls

Prep:10 minutes minutes

Cook:25 minutes minutes

thaw and rising time:4 hours hours

Total:1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Rolls:

  • 12 frozen dinner rolls thawed
  • orange zest of one orange
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Citrus Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice

Instructions

  • Thaw dough in the refrigerator over night or 2-3 hours prior to use

  • Cover with plastic wrap while thawing

  • Grate orange rind and mix with sugar

  • Roll thawed roll in 1/2 C melted butter and then in sugar and rind mixture

  • Place on greased cookie sheet or 9 x 13 pan

  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow rolls to double in size – approximately 1 hour

  • Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes

  • Mix together powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp melted butter and orange juice and stir until smooth

  • Let cool 5 minutes and frost with citrus glaze while warm.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 11g (17%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 23mg (8%) Sodium: 302mg (13%) Potassium: 55mg (2%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 19g (21%) Vitamin A: 272IU (5%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 78mg (8%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.

Course:Bread

Cuisine:American

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  1. Cara says

    These are very tasty. I don’t need as much butter as it calls for and I still like a”roll” so I roll each dinner roll into an oval, brush melted butter on each, add the sugar/orange zest and roll up one and set it on a second one and continue to roll then cut crosswise so I still have two rolls and set in pan cut side down.

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  2. Bridget says

    This may seem like a silly question, but do you serve these for breakfast or dinner? I am thinking maybe for brunch along with an egg bake? I am wondering what meal you serve these with most often. Thanks!

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  3. Tommy S. Buster says

    Im ready to make those Orange Rolls. Simple — I hope.

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  4. Teresa says

    I tried this recipe today and it was absolutely YUMMY! Earlier in the week I was able to purchase doterra brand wild orange essential oil from Amazon and received it this past Friday. I’m looking forward to trying your wild orange honey butter next!

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  5. Teresa says

    I just ordered the Wild Orange Essential Oil (by do Terra) from Amazon. I’m looking forward to receiving to so I can try this recipe!

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FAQs

How long do you cook Pillsbury orange rolls? ›

HEAT oven to 400°F (or 375°F for nonstick pan). GREASE round cake pan. PLACE rolls in pan. BAKE 15 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.

Are Pillsbury orange Danish discontinued? ›

It was even sadder to find out they discontinued the orange danish in 2021. Sign this to bring back the breakfast rolls by pillsbury. Those where the best things they made. It crushed my family's Sunday tradition of breakfast rolls when they quit making them.

How long does it take for dough to double in size? ›

Most recipes call for the bread to double in size – this can take one to three hours, depending on the temperature, moisture in the dough, the development of the gluten, and the ingredients used. Generally speaking, a warm, humid environment is best for rising bread.

How many calories are in an orange roll? ›

1 each of orange roll (BAKERY - BREADS & SWEET ROLLS - Orange Roll, Western Sizzlin) contains 200 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 48% carbs, 45% fat, and 8% protein. This has a relatively high calorie density, with 351 Calories per 100g.

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Prep Instructions

UNROLL dough; separate into 8 triangles. ROLL UP triangles, starting at wide end. PLACE on ungreased cookie sheet; curve each into crescent shape. BAKE 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.

How long do you put Pillsbury in the oven? ›

HEAT oven to 375°F (or 350°F for nonstick cookie sheet). PLACE biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. BAKE 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. ENTIRE PRODUCT MUST BE BAKED ONCE OPENED.

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CFO Kofi Bruce blames supply chain shortages pointing to disruptions in the supply of raw materials to make their food like fats, oils, starch, and packaging. The effect of the pandemic rears its ugly head once again because General Mills has had a tough time meeting the demand for several of its products.

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If the dough isn't punched down, the carbon dioxide will continue to be released, which can cause big, uneven air pockets in your bread. Additionally, if you don't knock back the dough, it can lead to a weaker gluten structure, meaning your bread may not maintain the desired shape.

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Yes! If a recipe calls for proofing bread dough overnight in the refrigerator, it can be proofed on the counter at a warmer temperature for a shorter period. Rather than placing the dough in the refrigerator overnight, leave it covered on the counter for 1 to 4 hours until it's ready to bake.

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Source Of. A whole medium avocado contains about 240 calories, 13 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 22 grams fat (15 grams monounsaturated, 4 grams polyunsaturated, 3 grams saturated), 10 grams fiber, and 11 milligrams sodium. Along with their low sodium levels, avocados contain no cholesterol.

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Prep Instructions

PLACE rolls in pan. BAKE 23 to 27 minutes* or until golden brown. SPREAD with icing.

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Cooking & Usage Tips

PLACE 2 pieces together to make 5 large rolls. STAND ON EDGE in greased muffin pan cups. BAKE for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

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