Description
Lemon Sweet Rolls are a delightful treat that combines a soft, fluffy dough with a zesty lemon filling and a sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup warm milk (105–110°F / 40–43°C)
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 large egg + 1 yolk, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- Extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add egg, yolk, sugar, and butter. Mix until combined. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface (or with a dough hook) for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Assemble the Rolls: Punch down risen dough and roll into a rectangle (about 14×9 inches). Spread lemon filling evenly over dough. Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest in the filling.
- These rolls are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg