Description
Warm, sticky rolls brightened with fresh lemon make a cheerful treat for breakfast or dessert. These rolls are filled with sweet-tart lemon flavor and covered in a tangy cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes. Add the melted butter, beaten egg, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice to the yeast mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- After the first rise, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 10×14 inches. Spread a thin layer of melted butter over the dough, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly, and drizzle 1/4 cup lemon juice across the top. Roll the dough tightly into a log, slice into 8 rolls, and place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are warm, beat together the remaining cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls so it melts slightly and becomes sticky. Serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, serve these rolls warm. They pair well with coffee, tea, or fruit salad.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg