Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Rolls, a perfect fusion of sweet and tangy that will brighten your breakfast or dessert table. These fluffy rolls are filled with a zesty lemon filling and topped with a creamy glaze, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Easy to make and fun to share, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as a charming addition to brunch, these Lemon Rolls are guaranteed to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed (110°F or 43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warmed milk, melted butter, egg, and lemon zest; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- For the filling, mix brown sugar, lemon zest, and softened butter until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it.
- Roll up tightly from one edge; slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg