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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Lemon Sweet Rolls

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๐Ÿ‹ Soft, pillowy sweet rolls swirled with bright lemon curd and topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
๐ŸŒž A cheerful weekend baking project that fills your kitchen with the aroma of warm yeast and fresh citrus.

  • Total Time: 2 hr
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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3/4 cup whole milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Pinch of granulated sugar (for proofing)

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg, room temperature

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Zest of 1 large lemon

1/2 to 3/4 cup lemon curd

1 cup powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1-Proof the yeast: Warm 3/4 cup whole milk to 105-110ยฐF, stir in 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar, let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy; if not, start over.

2-Make the dough: Whisk 3 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add foamy yeast, 1 egg, 4 tbsp melted butter, and zest of 1 lemon. Mix and knead 6-8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.

3-First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.

4-Roll and fill: Punch down dough, roll into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup lemon curd evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long side.

5-Roll and slice: Roll tightly from the opposite long edge, pinch seam, and slice into 12 even rolls (1 1/4 inches thick). Place cut side up in a greased 9×13-inch dish.

6-Second proof: Cover loosely with plastic wrap, let rise 20-30 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350ยฐF.

7-Bake: Uncover and bake 22-25 minutes until light golden and set. Cool in pan 5-10 minutes before glazing.

8-Glaze: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls; optionally top with lemon zest.

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Notes

๐Ÿž Fresh, lively yeast is essentialโ€”warm milk to 105-110ยฐF and look for a foamy cap before mixing; if nothing happens, start over with fresh yeast.
โณ Never skip the second proof; those 20-30 minutes allow the spirals to puff up and deliver an extra airy, tender crumb.
๐Ÿฅ„ Spread lemon curd in a thin, even layerโ€”using too much will cause it to bubble out during baking and leave you with soggy, lopsided rolls.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Rising Time: 1 hr 30 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg