Description
Lemon Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls swirled with a tangy lemon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious lemon glaze. Bright and refreshing, they’re perfect for brunch, spring gatherings, or a cheerful morning treat.
Ingredients
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- For the dough:
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the lemon filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until combined, then gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and lemon zest for the filling. Set aside.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle lemon sugar evenly on top.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls. Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes, or until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest for the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Use a dental floss or serrated knife to cleanly slice the dough into rolls.
- For an extra citrus punch, add lemon extract to the glaze.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg