Description
Soft and fluffy sweet rolls with a bright lemon flavor, topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup water, warmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, water, melted butter, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the dough.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.