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Lemon Rolls

Fluffy Lemon Rolls with Sweet Icing for a Zesty Morning Treat

Indulge in these delightful Lemon Rolls, offering a soft, fluffy texture and a sweet icing perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Dry Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • Zest of 2 lemons Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds optional
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • microwave
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Combine flour, yeast, optional poppy seeds, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix buttermilk, sugar, and melted butter in a microwave-safe bowl; warm for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the warm buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then fold in lemon zest.
  6. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes.
  7. Mix sugar and lemon zest with softened butter for the filling.
  8. Roll the dough into a 12”x18” rectangle and spread the filling over it.
  9. Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces using dental floss.
  10. Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 28-32 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Whisk together icing ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover lemon rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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