Description
Learn how to make the best lemon sweet rolls with this easy recipe. These soft and fluffy lemon sweet rolls are perfect for any occasion, featuring a tangy lemon filling and a sweet lemon glaze. Enjoy homemade lemon sweet rolls that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For the Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in granulated sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough. Roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough. Mix granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; sprinkle evenly over the butter.
- Roll up the dough tightly starting from one of the long sides. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk for the glaze until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm lemon sweet rolls.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm but not hot, as this can kill the yeast.
- Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the dough.
- For extra fluffy lemon sweet rolls, allow the dough to rise sufficiently.
- Adjust lemon zest and juice for a tangier or milder flavor.
- If your lemon sweet rolls seem flat, ensure your yeast is active and the dough has risen properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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