Dreamy Orange Butter Recipe (2024)

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This dreamy orange butter recipe taste amazing over hot rolls, biscuits or toast and makes the perfect gift!

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  • Flavorful Whipped Butter
  • How to Make Orange Butter
  • Storing + Freezing
  • Favorites to Serve With
  • Orange Butter Printable Recipe

Flavorful Whipped Butter

I know Thanksgiving is still a couple months away, but put this on your MUST make list. Homemade dinner rolls are one of my favorite things ever. Now top them with this orange butter and you have yourself the most heavenly treat ever! Seriously, it is SO good! It is my favorite thing to put on rolls and super easy to whip up beforehand and store in the refrigerator. If you’re looking for more ideas, you’ll love this compound butter too.

This recipe comes from my friends over at Paging Super Mom. They told me about it a couple years ago and now it has been a staple at my house whenever we make rolls. They just aren’t the same without orange butter. So, of course, I had to share the recipe with you! Make it, you won’t regret it!

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How to Make Orange Butter

  1. Softened butter. You can leave the butter out on the counter for a couple of hours, or simply microwave for about 15-20 seconds on 50% power. Just be careful not to melt it.
  2. Whip. Next you’re going to whip together the butter, powdered sugar, orange zest and orange extract. Whip until nice and creamy.
  3. Store. Make sure to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We like to take it out about an hour before serving to soften up a bit.

Storing + Freezing

You can easily cut this recipe in half or double it and store in the fridge for later. It stays fresh for about 4 weeks. You can also wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Favorites to Serve With

  • The BEST Orange Sweet Rolls
  • The BEST Lion House Rolls
  • Easy Homemade Bread Recipe
  • Belgian Waffles

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Orange Butter

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Author: Jamielyn Nye

This dreamy orange butter recipe taste amazing over hot rolls, biscuits or toast and makes the perfect gift!

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter , softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar , more as needed
  • 1-2 teaspoons orange extract , more as needed
  • zest from one orange , more as needed

Instructions

  • Whip butter in an electric mixer until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, orange extract and orange zest and blend until smooth. Taste and add more orange extract or zest to reach desired taste. Add another 1/4 cup powdered sugar if you'd like it thicker or sweeter.

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Spread over warm rolls to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Christmas, Condiments, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

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11 comments

    • Lupe
    • Dreamy Orange Butter Recipe (11)

    Delicious

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    • Michelle
    • Dreamy Orange Butter Recipe (12)

    This orange butter is DIVINE!!! I need to make it again soon!

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    • Mary

    What are the directions? There’s a google ad that covers them ☹️

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      • Jamielyn

      Hi Mary! The directions aren’t covered on my end…maybe try opening up another browser. You just whip the butter until fluffy and then add the other ingredients and blend until smooth. :)

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    • char

    love the orange butter. i used orange oil and it was so so good. can’t wait to try other of your recipes. i made cinnamon rolls and used the orange butter on them and the reviews were awesome

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      • Jamielyn

      Orange butter is a staple during the holidays! Glad you enjoyed it!

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        • Claire

        Do you have to use orange extract? Can you just use the juice from the orange that you get the zest from?

          • Jamielyn Nye

          Hi Claire! You definitely could substitute if you would like, but the flavor won’t be as potent. :)

          • Mimi

          Did you use the same amount of oil as specified for extract..would love to try the oil!

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        • Paige

        Yum! This sounds and looks delicious! I want to just scoop it and eat it out of the bowl!

        Paige

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        • Carlee

        Oh yum! That would be perfect for Thanksgiving rolls, or any rolls for that matter!

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      Dreamy Orange Butter Recipe (2024)

      FAQs

      What is orange butter made of? ›

      In a mortar and pestle or food processor, pound or process the orange zest and the sugar. Add the butter and mix together until creamy and fluffy, dribble in the orange juice and CuraHao a bit at a time, still processing, until it is all absorbed.

      What is lemon butter made of? ›

      While all lemon butter recipes all contain the same ingredients: eggs, lemons, butter and sugar, the method can change, with some being made over a double boiler, or just stirred in a saucepan. There are also recipes for lemon curd that are made in the thermomix as well as the microwave.

      What is whipped butter used for? ›

      Whipped Butter has a lighter texture and mouth-feel than regular butter and is primarily for use as a table spread or topping. Whipped butter contains more air than regular butter so it cannot be substituted in a recipe for an equal volume of regular butter. Made from whipped Grade AA butter.

      Why is Amish butter so yellow? ›

      The color can vary from pale yellow to deeper yellow depending on the cows' diet: cows that eat grass and flowers produce milk with more beta carotene, leading to yellower butter. Whether an Amish butter is made from grass-fed or pasture-raised cows varies by producer.

      What makes Amish butter so good? ›

      Amish butter has a higher butterfat content than regular butter. Amish butter usually sits at about 84% or 85% butterfat, rivaling European butter. Regular USDA Grade AA butter contains 80% butterfat. 1 The higher butterfat results in a creamier, richer product with more flavor than average butter.

      Is orange rind the same as orange zest? ›

      The orange-colored rind is the very outer part of the peel, and the pith, which is a white-ish color, is the part between the rind and the orange's delectable juicy center. The rind—and only the rind—provides zest. Now that you know what it is, you may be wondering how to make orange zest.

      Which oranges are best for zesting? ›

      For zesting, the best oranges to use are unwaxed or organic. If you can't find either, scrub the skin well, then use a grater or zester, being careful not to grate down to the pith, which is bitter.

      How do you take the bitterness out of orange zest? ›

      Since it's nearly impossible to remove the pith completely, the best way to get the bitter out is blanching the zest three times, by dropping it into boiling water to release the bitterness, then shocking it with ice water to stop the cooking (and repeat, and repeat).

      What is honey butter made from? ›

      To make honey butter, beat room temperature butter with honey. It's that simple. For 1 cup of butter, I like to add 1/4 cup of honey since this amount of honey makes sure the butter isn't too sweet. For a sweeter, more pronounced honey flavor, use 1/3 cup of honey.

      Why is my lemon butter runny? ›

      Problem: My Lemon Curd is Too Runny

      The curd wasn't cooked long enough to allow the egg to thicken, or not enough butter was added.

      Why is apple butter a butter? ›

      The production of apple butter was also a popular way of using apples in colonial America, well into the 19th century. The product contains no actual dairy butter; the term butter refers only to the butter-like thick, soft consistency, and apple butter's use as a spread for breads.

      What butter does Pancake House use? ›

      Every gourmet dish at The Original Pancake House is cooked in the highest quality clarified butter. We do not have any Pam, Vegetable oil, or imitation butter - flavored cooking oil. We take 55 pound blocks of 93 score butter and melt it down at a very low temperature.

      Which is the healthiest butter? ›

      Grass-fed butter offers some health benefits to counteract the health risks it poses. It appears to have lower levels of saturated fats and more unsaturated fats than standard butter. This is because grass-fed butter is made from the milk of cows that are allowed to graze instead of being fed high-grain diets.

      What is challenge butter? ›

      Challenge Unsalted Butter, also known as “sweet butter,” is 100% real cream butter but with no salt added. In cooking, many recipes call for unsalted butter to give the cook greater control over the flavor and savoriness of their dishes. It's also a delicious way for people to reduce their intake of sodium.

      What are the skin benefits of orange butter? ›

      Derived from the peel of oranges and combined with a variety of beneficial fats, Orange Butter offers the following benefits:
      • Rich in Antioxidants. ...
      • Moisturizing. ...
      • Natural Aroma. ...
      • Improves Skin Tone. ...
      • Soothing Properties. ...
      • Beneficial for Hair.

      What type of butter is buttercup? ›

      Buttercup Luxury Spread Salted - Also known as butter blend, churned and produced from vegetable oil and milk fat to produce a distinct butter aroma and smooth texture that give that tantalising edge to your cookies, cakes or savoury dishes.

      Is orange called butter butter is called soap? ›

      The correct answer is D Ink.

      If 'orange' is called 'butter', 'butter is called 'soap', 'soap' is called 'ink', 'ink' is called 'honey' and 'honey' is called 'orange', then which of the following will be used for washing clothes?

      What is tangerine butter used for? ›

      Biochemica® Tangerine Butter may be used in cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, massage oils and balms, hair care and sun care preparations. The suggested use level is from 3% to 60% pure (as a butter-like balm).

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