Name: Cranberry-Citrus Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. yeast; 2 Tbsp. warm water; 1 tsp. honey; 4 Tbsp. water; 4 Tbsp. milk; 3 Tbsp. King Arthur Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour; 3 cups King Arthur Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour, (divided); 1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Fine Sea Salt; 3 Tbsp. dry milk powder; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 Tsp. vanilla bean; 4 Tbsp. Organic Valley Ghee (or melted butter, plus more for brushing); 1 egg, (room temperature); 1 Tsp. lime zest; 3 Tbsp. ceylon cinnamon; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/3 cup cranberry sauce; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 5 Tbsp. powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cream cheese; 1-1/2 tsp. milk

Cinnamon rolls… but make them festive! Challenge accepted. Sweet on the outside, tart on the inside, these brunch-y treats are perfect for winter-themed festivities. They’re stuffed with a zesty cranberry filling and iced with a delicious cream cheese frosting to induce tasty holiday cheer.

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Cranberry-Citrus Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients

Yeast blend

1 Tbsp. yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
1 tsp. honey

Roux

4 Tbsp. water
4 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. King Arthur Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour

Dry ingredients

3 cups King Arthur Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour, divided
1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Fine Sea Salt
3 Tbsp. dry milk powder
1/4 cup light brown sugar

Wet ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1 Tsp. vanilla bean
4 Tbsp. Organic Valley Ghee or melted butter, plus more for brushing
1 egg, room temperature
1 Tsp. lime zest

Filling

Icing

5 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1/4 cup cream cheese
1-1/2 tsp. milk

Instructions

Yeast blend

In bowl, mix to combine all yeast ingredients. Set aside until yeast rises.

Roux

In small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all roux ingredients. Whisk until smooth, paste-like consistency forms. Set aside.

Dough

In bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup flour.
In another bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add yeast mixture to bowl.
In large bowl or stand mixer, combine wet ingredients, dry ingredients and roux mixture. Use hands (or electrical mixer) to knead dough, around 4-5 minutes. Shape dough into ball. Note: Dough will be sticky. Sprinkle reserved flour to work into dough as needed.
Transfer dough ball to greased mixing bowl, cover with clean cloth and let rest for 45-60 minutes until it rises. When ready, deflate dough.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough into an 18- x 12-in. rectangle.
Lightly brush dough with ghee or melted butter. Top with cinnamon and light brown sugar and gently pat it all down. Spread on cranberry sauce and top with dried cranberries.
From the long side, carefully fold in edges and start rolling, folding and pinching dough into a log shape. Cut log into 1.5-in. pieces.
Grease 9-in. pan and line with parchment paper. Transfer rolls to pan.
Cover rolls with clean cloth for 20 minutes until they rise just enough to crowd each other. 10. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Tip: For a golden finish, gently brush cinnamon rolls with egg wash or milk. Bake 30-35 minutes.

Icing

In bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth. Once cinnamon rolls are cool to the touch, spread icing on top and serve.

Recipe Notes

To preserve freshness, refrigerate in glass food storage container and reheat in toaster oven before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Cranberry-Citrus Cinnamon Rolls

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 374 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 39mg13%

Sodium 251mg10%

Potassium 226mg6%

Carbohydrates 68g23%

Fiber 7g28%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 244IU5%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 157mg16%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.