Lemon Rolls

Charlotte

Soft, fluffy Lemon Rolls filled with bright citrus sugar and topped with a sweet, zesty lemon glaze. A perfect spring or brunch bake that brings sunshine to your kitchen.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Resting Time 1 30

Total Time 2 12

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings Rolls

Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm milk
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
⅓ cup sugar
2 eggs room temperature
6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt

For the Lemon Filling

¾ cup granulated sugar
2 lemons Zest
6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 tbsp lemon juice optional for extra brightness

For the Lemon Glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp milk or cream
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined.
Add flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Prepare the Lemon Filling

In a bowl, rub lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers.
Add softened butter and mix until spreadable.
Add lemon juice if you want a stronger citrus flavor.

Roll & Shape

Roll out dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
Spread lemon filling evenly over the dough.
Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish.

Second Rise

Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake rolls for 20–22 minutes, until lightly golden.

Make the Glaze

Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Glaze & Serve

Pour glaze over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls.
Serve warm and enjoy the bright lemony flavor.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice into the dough.
Don’t overbake—lemon rolls stay soft when lightly golden.
Add blueberries to the filling for Lemon Blueberry Rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

Keyword Lemon Rolls

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