Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
– 1 cup whole milk, warmed
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Creating these delicious lemon rolls is simpler than you might think! Follow these steps to make your own batch:
1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warmed milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until frothy.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the yeast mixture once it’s bubbly.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
6. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Add Filling: Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle additional lemon zest and sugar evenly over the surface.
8. Roll the Dough: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
9. Slice the Rolls: Cut the log into 1-2 inch slices, arranging them in a greased baking dish.
10. Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until they puff up.
11. Preheat Oven: While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
13. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
14. Cool and Glaze: Once baked, let the rolls cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g