Description
Heavenly Lemon Rolls blend zesty citrus with pillowy dough, creating a sunshine-kissed pastry that dances between tangy and sweet. Promising comfort and bright morning delight, these rolls invite you to savor each luscious, lemony bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Rolls Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Leavening and Flavoring Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for spreading)
- Extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350°F and generously greasing a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate softened butter into the dry ingredient mixture, working it with your hands or a fork until the texture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking buttermilk, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until completely integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender dough consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out into a precise 12×8 inch rectangular shape, ensuring even thickness.
- Brush the entire surface of the rolled dough with melted butter, then evenly distribute brown sugar and cinnamon across the rectangle.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log from the longer edge, applying gentle pressure to create a compact cylinder.
- Slice the log into 12 equal portions and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Allow the rolls to rest and slightly rise for 20 minutes, which helps develop their light and airy texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown coloration that indicates perfect doneness.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together to create a smooth, glossy icing during the baking process.
- Remove rolls from the oven and let them cool briefly, then generously drizzle with lemon icing and sprinkle additional lemon zest for a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor in the rolls.
- Allow dough to rest and rise in a warm, draft-free area to help rolls become light and fluffy.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar in filling or icing for a less sweet version of the rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg