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Lemon Sweet Rolls Recipe

Lemon Sweet Rolls Recipe
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Indulge in the citrusy sweetness of these Lemon Sweet Rolls, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. Soft, pillowy rolls filled with a zesty lemon sugar filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing.

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 180 grams milk (¾ cup), at room temperature
  • 30 grams butter, melted
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 375 grams all-purpose flour (3 cups)
  • 5 grams instant yeast (1 + ½ teaspoons)
  • 40 grams granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • 3 grams salt (½ teaspoon)
  • vegetable oil

For the lemon sugar filling:

  • 60 grams butter (¼ cup), softened to room temperature
  • 100 grams granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest (from approximately 3 lemons), divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For cream cheese icing:

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, to sprinkle on top)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk, butter and egg until smooth. In another large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar and salt until evenly combined. Pour the wet mixture into flour mixture. Stir well with a spatula until no dry flour is visible. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it turns into a soft and smooth dough ball.
  2. Proof the dough (first rise): Transfer the dough back into the mixing bowl, lightly grease the dough ball with a little vegetable oil and cover with a lid. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour (or overnight in the refrigerator) until it doubles in size.
  3. Shape the Lemon Rolls (second rise): Pour the dough onto a floured surface and roll it to a rectangle. Spread softened butter, lemon sugar filling, roll up the dough into a log, cut into pieces, arrange in a pan, and let rise for 1 hour.
  4. Bake the Lemon Rolls: Preheat the oven, sprinkle lemon zest, bake for 20-25 minutes, and cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, lemon juice, beat until creamy, spread over rolls, and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate it overnight for a quicker morning preparation.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with different citrus flavors like orange or lime.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.

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Keywords: Lemon Sweet Rolls, Breakfast, Brunch, Citrus, Sweet Rolls, Cream Cheese Icing

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