Lemon Sweet Rolls

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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Lemon Sweet Rolls🍋 Soaking up the last bits of summer with these! Perfect for a weekend baking project and they turn out so light and fluffy. Here’s the full recipe.

Dough:

  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Zest of a whole lemon
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Zest of a whole lemon

Lemon Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest of half a lemon

Instructions:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
  • Add eggs, butter, extract, and lemon zest. Using a whisk attachment, gently combine them. Don’t overmix.
  • Slowly add in the flour and salt using the dough hook attachment. Mix until the dough comes together and pulls away from the bowl. It might be a bit sticky. If needed, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
  • Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, and cover it with a towel. Let it sit for 2-2.5 hours until it doubles in size.
  • While the dough rises, prepare your softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest.
  • Once the dough has risen, place it on a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a border around the edge. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest. Roll the dough into a log and cut into rolls.
  • Put the rolls in a greased 9×13 baking dish and let them rise for another 1.5 hours. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. They’re very soft on their own, but you can add heavy cream (though we didn’t).
  • While the rolls are in the oven, mix the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for the glaze. After the rolls cool for 10 minutes, drizzle the glaze on top. Best served warm!

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