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Lemon Rolls

How to Make Irresistibly Soft Lemon Rolls – Easy Lemon Roll Recipe for Breakfast

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Rolls offer a fluffy, buttery dough infused with bright lemon zest and juice, finished with a smooth lemon glaze that shines on each soft roll. This easy, quick bake takes just ninety minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weekend brunches, holiday breakfasts, or a sweet snack any time of day. With simple pantry staples—flour, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and fresh lemons—any home baker can create a bakery‑level treat without special equipment. Enjoy baking today! :)!!!!

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk until foamy.
  2. Whisk butter, sugar, eggs, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  3. Add yeast mixture and gradually stir in flour to form dough.
  4. Knead dough 5‑7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let dough rise 1 hour in a greased bowl.
  6. Punch down, roll out, brush with butter, sprinkle sugar and zest, roll tightly, cut into 12 pieces.
  7. Second rise 30 minutes in greased pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 20‑25 minutes.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice for icing.
  10. Drizzle icing over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

  • For a dairy‑free version, replace milk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil. The glaze can be thinned with a little extra lemon juice if it becomes too thick. Store rolls in an airtight container
  • they stay fresh for three days at room temperature or up to two months frozen.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 80g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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