Description

Delight your taste buds with these freshly baked Lemon Rolls. A soft, citrus-infused pastry that’s perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or a delightful brunch option.

Ingredients

Dough:

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
zest of 1 lemon

For the filling:

½ cup granulated sugar
zest of 2 lemons
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

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Instructions

Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, and lemon zest. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Gradually add the remaining flour as needed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough for about 5–7 minutes until soft and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
Filling: Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, and sprinkle lemon sugar mixture. Roll up the dough, slice into rolls, and place in a baking dish. Let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add a drop of lemon extract to the glaze.
Best served warm; can be gently reheated the next day.