Ingredients
Warm whole milk
Granulated sugar
Active dry yeast
All-purpose flour
Salt
Fresh lemon zest
Unsalted butter, softened
Egg, room temperature
Lemon curd
Powdered sugar
Cream cheese, softened
Fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest
Instructions
1-Activate yeast: Activate yeast in warm milk; bubbles mean itβs alive.
2-Make dough smooth: Make dough smooth using room-temperature ingredients to prevent curdling.
3-First rise: Let dough rise until doubled; poke test shows slow spring back.
4-Roll dough: Roll into even rectangle and trim edges if needed.
5-Add filling: Spread filling to edges but not too close to one side.
6-Roll and slice: Roll snug and slice cleanly with floss or knife.
7-Proof rolls: Proof until puffy; donβt rush.
8-Egg wash and bake: Apply egg wash gently and bake until tops shine.
9-Cool rolls: Cool just enough for glaze to stick.
10-Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze and serve warm.
Last Step:
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π§βπ³ Proof yeast with fresh ingredients for proper rise.
π₯ Use room-temperature egg and butter for smooth mixing.
π Grate lemon zest finely, avoiding bitter white pith.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
