LEMON ROLLS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
A delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, these lemon rolls are soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese glaze, perfect for a refreshing breakfast or dessert treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted to remove lumps
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 0.5 cup warm milk Between 100-110°F
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest About 2 lemons
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and instant yeast.
- Add warm milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with lemon filling, and roll up tightly.
- Slice into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. The rolls are best enjoyed warm.