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Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
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Instructions
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Heat the milk to 110 degrees F and stir in yeast and sugar. If using active dry yeast, allow to sit for 15 minutes. If using instant yeast, simply move on to the next step.
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Mix the eggs and vanilla into the milk yeast mixture.
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Combine flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and mix on low-medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until it forms a ball around the hook.
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Add in one piece of butter at a time, allowing it to fully incorporate before adding the next.
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Once all of the butter is incorporated, turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and mix for 8-12 minutes. To check if the dough is ready, tear off a small piece and carefully spread it out to see if you can see the light through it without it tearing. If it tears, mix for another minute and check again.
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Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to proof overnight in the fridge. Alternatively, you can let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Add the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and salt to a medium saucepan.
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Heat over medium heat for 10-12 minutes stirring often until the cranberries start to break down.
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Reduce heat to low, and cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until it has thickened.
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Remove from heat and use an immersion blender and blend until smooth.
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Pour into a glass jar to cool completely, then chill in the fridge until ready to use.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the brioche dough out into a rough rectangle about ¼'' in thickness.
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Spread about 225g (about 1 cup) of the jam out evenly over the dough.
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Roll the dough up from the long end and seal the edge. Cut off about an inch on either end of the log.
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Using a ruler (or you can eyeball it), measure out 9 1 ½-inch rolls by scoring lines with a knife.
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Use dental floss to cut each roll by placing the floss under the dough, wrapping around, and pulling to cut through.
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Place each roll in a baking dish (measuring at least 10.5"x7.5"), cover, and allow to rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Towards the end of the proof time, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake the cranberry orange cinnamon rolls for 22-25 minutes until barely golden.
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While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the icing. In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, melted butter, and sifted powdered sugar.
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Whisk vigorously until smooth and the mixture flows off of the whisk.
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Spread all over the warm cranberry orange cinnamon rolls.
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Top each roll with some orange zest, and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brioche Dough Temperature Control 🌡️Keep your dough between 75-78°F during mixing and proofing by using warm milk (110°F) and adjusting room temperature; this ensures proper yeast activation and prevents dense, under-risen rolls.
- Make Cranberry-Orange Jam Ahead 🫙Prepare the cranberry-orange filling 1-2 days in advance and chill it thoroughly; this allows flavors to meld beautifully and keeps the filling from making your dough soggy during rolling and proofing.
- Laminate Your Dough for Flakiness 🧈After the first rise, gently fold in additional cold butter in 2-3 turns to create delicate layers that rival laminated pastry dough, giving you even more tender, pillowy texture.
- Score and Proof for Perfect Oven Spring 📍Let rolls proof in the pan until they're just touching but not overproofed (about 1.5-2 hours), then score the tops lightly with a sharp knife to control expansion and ensure even baking.
- Frost Warm Rolls for Melting Magic 🍦Apply the cream cheese icing when rolls are still warm (but not piping hot) so it melts slightly into the crevices; for extra gooeyness, add an extra drizzle after 2 minutes of cooling.
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About the Cook
Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.
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