Lemon Rolls
Lemon Rolls are a delightful treat perfect for summer breakfasts or brunches. These soft and fluffy rolls are infused with vibrant lemon flavor and topped with creamy lemon icing, making them irresistible. Ready in just 90 minutes, they feature gooey centers that will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy this homemade delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Bread & Cinnamon Rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (530g)
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (240g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 cups powdered sugar (250g)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 F (95 C). In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, poppy seeds, and salt.
- Heat buttermilk, sugar, and butter in the microwave until warm. Combine with dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until elastic. Incorporate lemon zest and additional flour as needed.
- Let the dough rest covered for 10-20 minutes.
- For the filling, combine sugars and lemon zest; blend in softened butter.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling on top, and roll tightly. Cut into 12 pieces using dental floss.
- Place rolls in a greased pan and let rise in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C) and bake for 28-32 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter together.
- Cool rolls slightly before drizzling with icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 567
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
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