Description
These Lemon Sweet Rolls are a delightful citrus-infused treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a lemony sugar mixture and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, these sweet rolls are bursting with bright flavors.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled.
- Make the filling: Combine softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest.
- Roll out the dough: Flatten dough, spread filling, roll into a log, and slice into pieces.
- Rise and bake: Place rolls in a baking dish, let rise, then bake until golden.
- Glaze and serve: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra citrus punch, add lemon extract to the glaze.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1.5 to 2 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
