Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds with these Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a lemon-sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a tangy lemon 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- zest of 1 lemon
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, butter, eggs, and lemon zest. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Filling: Spread softened butter over rolled-out dough. Sprinkle sugar, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Roll up and slice.
- Rise and Bake: Arrange rolls in a baking dish, let rise, then bake until golden brown.
- Glaze and Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Enhance the glaze with a touch of vanilla extract.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
