Description
These Lemon Sweet Rolls are a delightful citrus-infused twist on classic sweet rolls. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a zesty lemon-sugar mixture and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- zest of 2 lemons
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, salt, lemon zest, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling: Mix butter with lemon zest and sugar.
- Assembly: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, cut into rolls. Place in baking dish, let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra tang, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the filling.
- These can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; bring to room temperature before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
