Lemon Rolls

These Lemon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they’re drizzled with a luscious lemon glaze that takes them over the top! ????

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110°F, or slightly warm to the touch)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling:

1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice

Lemon Glaze:

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

Make the Dough:

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is foamy.
Add the melted butter and egg, whisking to combine.
Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or using a dough hook for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).

Prepare the Filling:

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

Assemble the Rolls:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the long edge. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
Place the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.

Bake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Make the Glaze:

While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice for a thinner glaze.

Glaze and Serve:

Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Per Roll)

Calories: 280
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 150mg
Sugar: 20g