Ingredients
ΒΎ cup warm milk (exactly 110Β°F)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2ΒΌ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus more for garnishing
ΒΌ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg, at room temperature
Β½ cup lemon curd
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1-Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk (110Β°F), 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy. Discard if no foam.
2-Mix and knead dough: Whisk flour, salt, and lemon zest in stand mixer bowl. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg; mix on low then knead on medium 6-8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time if sticky.
3-First rise: Shape dough into ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot 45-60 minutes until doubled.
4-Roll and fill: Punch down dough, roll into 12Γ9-inch rectangle on floured surface, spread lemon curd evenly leaving Β½-inch border.
5-Shape rolls: Roll tightly from long side into log, pinch seam, cut into 12 slices, arrange cut-side up in greased 9Γ13-inch dish.
6-Second proof: Cover and let rise 20-30 minutes until puffy; preheat oven to 350Β°F.
7-Bake: Bake 22-25 minutes until tops are lightly golden and filling bubbles at edges.
8-Cool briefly: Let cool in pan 5-10 minutes.
9-Make glaze: Stir powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
10-Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls, sprinkle with extra lemon zest, and serve warm.
Last Step:
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π Check yeast freshness: it should foam in 110Β°F milk within 5-10 minutes.
π₯ Use room-temperature egg and milk for smooth dough mixing and even rise.
π§ Keep dough slightly tacky after kneading; add flour sparingly to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 236 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
