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Lemon Rolls

Soft Lemon Rolls with Gooey Centers You'll Crave Every Morning

These Lemon Rolls are soft and fluffy with gooey centers, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast Can be replaced with active dry yeast if activated beforehand
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds Optional garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Don't skip this!
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk plus a tablespoon of vinegar if unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic alternative
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted coconut oil can make it dairy-free
  • 2 Large Eggs Consider flaxseed meal mixed with water as an egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest Use zest from additional lemons for a stronger impact
Icing Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar A must-have for that final drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Feel free to experiment with other citrus juices

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • whisk
  • roll pan
  • Oven
  • dental floss

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C), then turn it off but keep the door closed.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, poppy seeds, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, sugar, and melted butter, mix with dry ingredients, then add eggs and lemon zest to form a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, form into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rest for 10-20 minutes.
  5. Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl, then add softened butter to create a smooth filling.
  6. Roll the rested dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle, spread the filling, and tightly roll it into a log.
  7. Cut the rolled dough into 12 pieces using dental floss and place in a greased baking pan, covered with foil.
  8. Let the rolls rise in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 28-32 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth to prepare the icing.
  11. Cool the rolls for 10-20 minutes, then drizzle with icing and add fresh lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These lemon rolls are freezer-friendly, and you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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