Description
Soft, fluffy sweet rolls bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a 10×15 inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice for the filling.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place the slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon sweet rolls, sweet rolls, lemon rolls, breakfast pastries, dessert rolls, homemade sweet rolls, lemon glaze