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orange breakfast buns

(1 rating)
HappyCouple1990 avatar
Recipe by
ALEKSANDRA B.
@HappyCouple1990
Chicago, IL

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.

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

Ingredients For orange breakfast buns

  • 2(1/4) pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 c
    warm milk
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 1 stick
    butter,softened
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 5 1/2 c
    all purpose flour

How To Make orange breakfast buns

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 5
    Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F for 12 minutes until golden brown.
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