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lemon rolls

Lemon rolls are soft, flavorful sweet rolls filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a light glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.67 cup whole milk warmed to 100-110°F
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2.5 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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, one piece at a time, blending well between additions.
  • Knead on medium speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Punch down dough and roll onto a lightly floured surface into a 10x15-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spread lemon curd evenly over the dough, covering the entire surface.
  • Roll dough tightly starting from the long edge.
  • Cut the log into 12 rolls and place cut side up into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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