Description
These homemade Lemon Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re filled with sweet lemon goodness and topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
For the Lemon Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter and egg, then mix in the flour and salt gradually.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Lemon Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (¼-inch thick).
- Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.
4. Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Make the Lemon Glaze & Serve:
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor—avoid bottled lemon juice.
- Don’t rush the rise – Proper proofing ensures soft and fluffy rolls.
- Apply glaze while warm to allow it to soak into the rolls for extra moisture.
- For added texture, try adding fresh blueberries to the lemon filling!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes