Lemon Rolls
Experience the bright, zesty flavor of homemade lemon rolls! Soft and fluffy, these delightful treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, they are topped with a tangy glaze that enhances their refreshing taste. With simple ingredients and easy steps, youll impress your family and friends in under an hour!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110F)
- cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the yeast mixture along with melted butter, lemon juice, and zest.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for one hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, roll it into a rectangle, spread butter on top, sprinkle with sugar mixed with extra lemon zest, then roll tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into pieces (about one inch thick) and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg