Sweet Orange Buns
Source of Recipe
From "Saveur: The New Classics" by Weldon Owen
Recipe Introduction
"Home cook Linda Worsley gave us her recipe for these luscious buns filled with fragrant orange-flavored butter. As they bake, the kitchen fills with an irresistible citrus perfume."
List of Ingredients
◦ 1 � cups milk, heated to 115� F
◦ 1 � teaspoons active dry yeast
◦ ⅓ cup granulated sugar
◦ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 cup, softened
◦ 1 � teaspoons kosher salt
◦ 1 egg, lightly beaten
◦ 4 cups flour
◦ � cup packed light brown sugar
◦ ⅓ cup orange zest (from about 4 oranges)
◦ 3 cups confectioners' sugar
◦ 1 teaspoon orange extract
◦ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
◦ 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
◦ Canola oil, for greasing
Recipe
Make the dough: Combine milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and egg; add flour and mix on low speed until dough forms. Increase speed to medium-high and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; let dough sit in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 � hours.
Meanwhile, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and zest in another bowl and beat on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add remaining � teaspoon salt, confectioners' sugar, and extracts; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer � cup filling to a bowl; stir in orange juice to make an icing. Set filling and icing aside.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and roll into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough. Working from a long side, roll dough into a log; trim ends, then cut into 12 rounds. Place rounds cut side up in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 6 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 375� F. Uncover buns and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Drizzle icing over rolls before serving.
Serves 12
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