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Lemon Sweet Rolls Recipe

Lemon Sweet Rolls Recipe
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These Lemon Sweet Rolls are a delightful, tangy twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring a perfect balance of sweet, tart lemon flavor in every bite. Ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, these rolls are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 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

Filling:

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon zest, packed
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing

Glaze:

  • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, brick style
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 large lemon

Instructions

  1. Lemon Rolls: In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, egg, sugar, lemon zest, melted butter, and salt. Whisk until foamy. Add flour and knead. Let rise until doubled. Roll out dough, spread butter, sprinkle lemon-sugar mixture, roll up, and cut into pieces. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, let rise, then bake.
  2. Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Drizzle over warm rolls. Garnish with lemon slices and zest.

Notes

  • Storage Information: Refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven or microwave. Make ahead or freeze unbaked rolls for later.
  • Warm Milk Tip: Ensure milk is warmed to 110°F to avoid killing the yeast. Use a thermometer or perform a finger test.
  • Patience: Allow dough to double in size during rising. Properly proofed dough should be dome-shaped and spring back when touched.
  • Glaze Consistency: Adjust glaze thickness by adding more sugar for a thicker consistency or more lemon juice for a thinner one.
  • Active Dry Yeast: Use warm milk, yeast, and sugar to activate active dry yeast before proceeding with the recipe.

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