orange breakfast buns

Chicago, IL
Updated on May 31, 2013

This is my Mom's recipe.I made a couple of changes,but they still taste delicious.I bake them often for breakfast and my kids love them.

prep time 1 Hr 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2(1/4) package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 stick butter,softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour

How To Make orange breakfast buns

  • Step 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar,orange juice, zest,salt,butter,eggs,and half of the flour.Mix well with electric mixer heavy hook attachment.Add the rest of the flour a 1/2 cup at a time.Mix for 5 minutes on medium speed.
  • Step 2
    Place in a greased bowl,cover with a towel, and let it rise until it's double in size which would take about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Turn the dough on a floured surface and roll into 12 by 10 inch rectangles.Cut into 10 by 1 inch strips,roll lightly, and tie into knots.You can make some pieces smaller that are 6 inches long and a 1/2 inch thick (I made some).
  • Step 4
    Place on prepared baking sheet, let it rise to double the size, and wait another 1/2 hour.Glaze with a lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds, almonds, or sugar.
  • Step 5
    Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F for 12 minutes until golden brown.

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes