Lemon Sweet Rolls Recipe
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Lemon Sweet Rolls, a citrusy twist to classic cinnamon rolls. These soft, pillowy rolls are infused with bright lemon flavor and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, making them perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including rise time)
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- zest of 1 lemon
Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Add melted butter, egg, lemon zest, and salt. Gradually mix in flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
- Filling: Mix lemon zest and sugar. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, sprinkle lemon-sugar, roll, and cut into rolls. Arrange in a baking dish and let rise.
- Baking: Bake until golden. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cream. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For a richer dough, replace water with more milk.
- These can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning.
- Add a bit of cream cheese to the glaze for a tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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