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Lemon Rolls Recipe

Lemon Rolls Recipe
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These delightful Lemon Rolls are a perfect treat for citrus lovers. Soft, fluffy rolls with a tangy lemon filling and a sweet lemon glaze, they are a wonderful addition to any brunch or dessert spread.

Ingredients

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Lemon Roll Dough

  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + additional flour as needed (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 Roll 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 the oven. Combine dry ingredients. Mix warm buttermilk with sugar and butter. Add to dry mix. Incorporate eggs and lemon zest. Adjust dough consistency with additional flour. Let dough rest.
  2. Lemon Roll Filling – Combine sugars, lemon zest, and softened butter.
  3. Roll Up & Bake the Lemon Rolls – Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, cut into pieces, let rise, then bake.
  4. Lemon Roll Icing – Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter. Drizzle over cooled rolls.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature.
  • Adjust sugar levels in filling and icing according to personal preference.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Lemon Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Brunch Recipe, Citrus Dessert

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