Description
Soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with zesty lemon and topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until foamy.
- Mix in sugar, butter, egg, then gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread lemon curd and sprinkle lemon zest evenly.
- Roll tightly from the long edge, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased pan. Let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.