Ingredients
For the Dough
1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110ยฐF
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Lemon Filling
3/4 cup lemon curd
For the Lemon Glaze
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1-Proof the yeast: Warm milk to 110ยฐF, stir in 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast, wait 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2-Mix the dough: Add remaining sugar, butter, egg, salt, lemon zest; gradually mix in 3 cups flour and knead 5-8 minutes until elastic and soft-tacky, adding flour if sticky.
3-First rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot 1-2 hours until doubled.
4-Roll out dough: Punch down dough and roll into 12×18-inch rectangle on floured surface.
5-Add filling: Spread lemon curd evenly, leaving 1/2-inch edge bare.
6-Shape rolls: Roll tightly from long side, cut into 12 even slices, place cut-side up in greased 9×13-inch dish.
7-Second rise: Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
8-Bake: Preheat oven to 350ยฐF, brush with beaten egg, bake 20-25 minutes until golden.
9-Make glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
10-Glaze rolls: Cool rolls slightly, then drizzle with glaze.
Last Step:
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๐ Always proof yeast in warm milk until foamy to avoid flat rolls.
๐ฅ Use room temperature egg and softened butter for smooth mixing and even rise.
โ๏ธ Spread a thin layer of lemon curd to prevent soggy dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise Time: 1.5-2.5 hours
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
