Description
Lusciously soft lemon rolls are fluffy, sweet, and tangy treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the yeast mixture.
- Mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- These rolls can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lusciously soft lemon rolls