Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup whole milk
– ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons sour cream
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– For the icing:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Irresistible Lemon Sweet Rolls You Will Love involves a few simple steps. Follow these precise instructions, and you’ll be well on your way to delightful lemony goodness!
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, salt, and yeast until well combined.
2. Heat Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine milk and melted butter. Heat gently until just warm, not too hot, and add to the dry mixture.
3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Knead the Dough: Slowly add remaining flour if the dough is too sticky. Knead on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 30-45 minutes).
6. Roll the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
7. Spread Filling: Spread melted butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
8. Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 even rolls.
9. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
10. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
12. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
13. Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth to create a glaze.
14. Drizzle Icing: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls. Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
Follow these steps to achieve the most delicious Irresistible Lemon Sweet Rolls you’ll absolutely love!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g