Description
Delight in the bright, citrusy flavors of these Lemon Rolls, perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a zesty lemon mixture, topped with a tangy glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Add butter, egg, salt, and most of the flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Filling: Combine sugar, lemon zest, and juice in a bowl.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll out dough, spread with butter and lemon mixture, roll up, cut into rolls, and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Let rise, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Enhance the glaze with a drop of lemon extract for more citrus flavor.
- Prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate for a quick bake in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
