Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Sweet Rolls, a zesty twist on traditional sweet rolls that will brighten your breakfast or afternoon snack. These fluffy treats are infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness that everyone will adore. The dough is easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy warm, freshly baked rolls topped with a creamy frosting that enhances their vibrant flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy moments at home, these Lemon Sweet Rolls are sure to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups whole milk (warmed to 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3½ to 4¼ cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled)
- Olive oil (or butter for greasing the bowl)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1½ tablespoons lemon zest (packed, about 2 large lemons, for filling)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese (brick style, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon, for frosting)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine it with instant yeast in a small bowl; let it froth for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, lemon zest, melted butter, salt, and half of the flour.
- Add the yeast mixture and gradually mix in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and lemon zest.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces; place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let rise again for about 1 hour while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for approximately 28 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon juice until smooth; frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg