High Five Orange Rolls

Recipe View 5 mins Dough: In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, warm water, and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture. Let stand until yeast begins to bubble and become foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg, orange juice, melted butter, vanilla pudding mix, and orange extract.

Recipe View 10 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together bread flour and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the orange mixture, adding more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

Recipe View 5 mins Filling: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, orange zest, and orange extract until smooth. Set aside. Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper.

Recipe View 20 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 24x12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with sugar. Roll the dough into a spiral, beginning on a long side. Cut the dough into 18 rolls, each about 1 1/2-inch thick. Arrange the rolls, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Recipe View 30 mins Remove the plastic wrap from the rolls and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before frosting.

Recipe View 10 mins Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and orange extract. Add milk, a little at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls.