Description
Indulge in the warmth of High Altitude Cardamom Orange Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat that combines fragrant cardamom and zesty orange for a breakfast or dessert experience like no other. These fluffy rolls are perfect for any occasion, whether shared at weekend brunches or enjoyed as an afternoon snack with coffee. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create bakery-quality results at home. The irresistible combination of spices and sweet icing is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
- 3 cups bread flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For filling: 4 tbsp melted butter, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom.
- For icing: 1 large egg, 1.5 cups powdered sugar, and orange juice.
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly.
- Combine warm buttermilk with melted butter in a bowl.
- Whisk in granulated sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add flour mixed with yeast, cardamom, and nutmeg until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6–8 minutes until smooth.
- Form into a ball and place it in a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow it to rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough gently to release air bubbles.
- Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
- Spread melted butter over the rolled-out dough.
- Mix dark brown sugar with ground cinnamon and cardamom; sprinkle evenly over buttered dough.
- Roll tightly from one long side to form a log.
- Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Place them cut side up in a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow rolls to rise again until puffy (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar with melted butter and orange juice until smooth.
- Remove rolls from oven; drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg