Description
These delightful lemon rolls are a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy rolls with a lemon-infused filling and a tangy glaze, they are sure to brighten up your day!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add sugar, butter, egg, salt, and lemon zest. Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Mix sugar and lemon zest. Roll out dough, spread butter, and sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough, slice into rolls, place in a baking dish, and let rise. Bake until golden.
- Glaze and Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Enhance the glaze with a touch of lemon extract for more lemon flavor.
- Prepare the rolls ahead and bake them fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
