Description
Delightful Lemon Sweet Rolls featuring a soft, fluffy dough filled with a zesty lemon sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls balance sweet and citrus flavors for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active. Add sugar, softened butter, egg, and salt, mixing until combined. Gradually incorporate the flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Filling and Shape Rolls: While the dough rises, combine sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl, mashing with a fork to release the lemon oils. Roll the risen dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the lemon sugar mixture on top. Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut into 9 equal rolls. Place the rolls into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Cover and allow them to rise for another 30–40 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze and Serve: While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest to create the glaze. Once the rolls come out warm from the oven, drizzle the glaze over them before serving for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For an extra tangy flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
