LEMON SWEET ROLLS: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!
Sticky, bright, and pillow-soft lemon sweet rolls perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar + 2 tbsp lemon zest (filling)
- ¼ cup softened butter (filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Lemon slices & zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the dough: Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare the filling: Combine sugar and lemon zest. Roll dough into a 12×16″ rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle lemon sugar evenly. Roll tightly and cut into 9 rolls. Place in a greased 9×9″ pan. Let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Lemon icing: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls. Garnish with lemon slices or extra zest.
Notes
- Serve warm for the softest pull-apart texture
- Add extra lemon icing for a thicker glaze
- Enjoy with tea, coffee, or a brunch spread
- Use fresh lemon zest for brighter flavor
- Don’t overbake—keep rolls soft and tender
- Add a pinch of lemon zest into the dough for extra citrus punch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g