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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Lemon Sweet Rolls start with a soft, flavorful dough filled with a generous amount of homemade lemon curd, baked to perfection, and drizzled with a sweet glaze. They are a delicious option for breakfast, brunch, or enjoyed as a citrusy treat anytime throughout the day!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: Lemon Sweet Rolls
Servings: 12 sweet rolls
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Dough

  • ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed to 100-110°F
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

Glaze

  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

Dough

  • In a medium bowl, combine warm milk and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast over milk and whisk to blend. Let sit until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs; whisk until smooth.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk mixture. With the mixer running on low speed, add butter, 1 piece at a time, blending well between additions.
  • Knead on medium speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high. Knead until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • To a medium greased bowl, add the dough. Roll it to grease all sides. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Let dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 – 1 ½ hours.
  • When the dough is ready, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 10×15-inch rectangle. (It should be about ¼-inch thick.)
  • Evenly spread lemon curd over dough making sure it covers the entire surface.

Rolling, Cutting, Baking

  • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Starting on the long edge, roll the dough up tightly.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut the log into 12 rolls. Place them cut side up into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes.

Glaze

  • While the rolls cool, in a small bowl, add confectioners' sugar and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle all over the warm rolls and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet roll | Calories: 310kcal