Description
Delicious citrus-infused lemon rolls, perfect for cozy mornings and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it feels smooth and slightly elastic under your hands.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a bit of softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest.
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Slice into even rolls, about 1 inch thick.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking pan, cover them again, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes.
- For the icing, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls, watching it melt into the nooks and crannies.
Notes
These lemon rolls are a delightful treat for all occasions. Customize with coconut, blueberries, cream cheese, or chocolate as you wish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg