Description
These Lemon Sweet Rolls are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, with a zesty lemon punch that will make your taste buds dance. Soft, fluffy dough topped with a refreshing lemon glaze, these rolls are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, they’ll bring sunshine to your day with every bite!
Ingredients
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
2 large eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup powdered sugar (for icing)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for icing)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (for icing)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
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In a large bowl, mix melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, lemon extract (if using), and eggs. Add the yeast mixture and combine.
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Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch the dough down and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
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Spread softened butter on the dough and sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest.
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Roll the dough tightly and slice it into 12 even rolls. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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While baking, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
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Once rolls are baked, drizzle with the glaze and serve.
Notes
For added texture, try variations like Lemon Poppy Seed Rolls or Blueberry Lemon Rolls.
Vegan option: Substitute dairy butter with a dairy-free version and eggs with a flax or chia egg.
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
