Description
Indulge in these fluffy, zesty lemon rolls that combine a soft dough with a tangy lemon filling. Perfect for brunch or as a delightful dessert, these rolls are sure to brighten your day!
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Lemon Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar; let sit until frothy. In another bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix wet ingredients, then combine with dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Make Filling: Combine sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and softened butter in a bowl.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the lemon filling, and roll tightly. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemons.
- Leftover rolls can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g