Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Lemon Rolls, a sweet and tangy treat that effortlessly brightens up your breakfast or dessert table. These fluffy rolls, infused with zesty lemon goodness and topped with a creamy glaze, are not just a feast for the eyes but also a delight for your taste buds. Perfect for brunch gatherings, cozy family dinners, or even as a thoughtful gift, these lemon rolls promise to be an instant hit. Whether you serve them warm from the oven or enjoy them later, each bite is sure to bring sunshine into your day.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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 soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour until doubled.
- For the filling: Mix brown sugar, lemon zest, and softened butter in a small bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling over it. Roll tightly from one edge and cut into equal slices.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make the glaze; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg