LEMON SWEET ROLLS
Soft and fluffy lemon sweet rolls filled with a zesty lemon-sugar mixture and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. A perfect citrusy treat for breakfast or dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
**For the Dough:**
– 240ml warm milk (1 cup)
– 50g granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
– 7g instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
– 60g unsalted butter, melted (1/4 cup)
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 400g all-purpose flour (3 1/4 cups)
**For the Filling:**
– 100g granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 60g unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
**For the Lemon Glaze:**
– 120g powdered sugar (1 cup)
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 tablespoon milk (optional for thinning)
Instructions
**Prepare the Dough:**
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt, then mix. Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
**Prepare the Filling:**
4. In a small bowl, mix sugar and lemon zest.
5. Roll out the dough into a 35x25cm rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with the lemon-sugar mixture.
6. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.
**Bake the Rolls:**
7. Place the rolls in a greased 23cm baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
**Prepare the Glaze:**
9. In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add milk if needed for consistency.
10. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For extra citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough. You can also make these overnight by refrigerating the rolls before the second rise and baking them fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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