(for overnight instructions, see Note above). The rolls
should be well puffed and pressed tightly against each
other.
While the dough is rising, adjust an oven rack to the
middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer
the baking dish to the oven and bake until the buns are
golden brown and well puffed, about 30 minutes, rotating
the dish once. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then invert the
buns onto a serving platter; scrape out any excess goo
from the pan and spoon over the buns.
- Make the (optional) glaze: Combine the cream cheese,
buttermilk, confectioners’ sugar, orange zest, orange
juice, and salt in a small saucepan and cook over medium
heat, whisking constantly, until simmering and
homogeneous. Spoon half the glaze over the sticky buns,
reserving the rest in a bowl to pass tableside. Serve
immediately.