Description
Lemon Rolls are a delightful treat that combines fluffy, sweet dough with refreshing zesty lemon flavor. These soft pastries are perfect for brunch, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. With their golden color and tender texture, they are sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten any occasion. Easy to make and bursting with sunshine, you’ll love the way these Lemon Rolls transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until lukewarm, then sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the foamy yeast mixture; stir until well combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle with sugar mixed with lemon zest.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, slice into pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rolls rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg