Description
Delight in these tangy and sweet Lemon Sweet Rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with zesty lemon sugar and topped with a citrusy glaze.
Ingredients
Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 large egg
Lemon Filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a small saucepan, warm the milk, water, and butter until just warm (not hot). Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients along with the egg and mix until well combined.
- Knead & Rise: Gradually stir in the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Lemon Filling & Rolling: Mix lemon zest and sugar for the filling. Roll dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Spread with butter, sprinkle with lemon sugar, roll tightly, and cut into 12 slices. Place in baking dish.
- Second Rise & Baking: Cover rolls and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Glaze & Serve: Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls. Enjoy!
Notes
- Best when freshly made.
- Reheat leftovers for a tasty treat.
- Adjust glaze for more tang if desired.
- Dough can be chilled overnight for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
