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Lemon Rolls Recipe

Lemon Rolls Recipe
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Delicious and tangy Lemon Rolls recipe that will brighten up your day with every bite. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a zesty lemon sugar filling and topped with a sweet lemon icing.

Ingredients

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Lemon Roll Dough

  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + additional flour added later in the process 530g
  • 4 1/2 tsp or 2 packets instant dry yeast 14g, 1/2 oz.
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp poppy seeds – optional
  • 1 tsp fine salt 6g
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 240g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 113g
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature 112g
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest, or the zest of 2 large lemons 6g

Lemon Roll Filling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100g
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest, or the zest of 2 large lemons 6g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 113g

Lemon Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar 250g
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 60g
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 28g

Instructions

  1. Lemon Roll Dough Preheat your oven to 200 F / 95 C. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 4 1/4 cups flour, 4 1/2 tsp or 2 packets of instant dry yeast, 1 Tbsp + 1 Tsp poppy seeds, and 1 tsp salt. …
  2. Lemon Roll Filling As the dough rests, make the lemon roll filling. In a medium-sized bowl, add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, and the zest of 2 large lemons. …
  3. Roll Up & Bake the Lemon Rolls Once the dough has rested, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle that’s roughly 12 in x 18 in. …
  4. Lemon Roll Icing The last step is to make the icing! Whisk 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp melted butter until combined. …

Notes

  • For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the dough or filling.
  • Ensure the butter for the filling is softened but not melted to achieve the right consistency.
  • You can customize the sweetness of the icing by adjusting the amount of powdered sugar.

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Keywords: Lemon Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Breakfast, Brunch, Baking, Lemon Dessert

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