One Rise Lemon Sweet Rolls

25m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, microwave milk to 110°F for 60 seconds.
  2. 2Place warm milk and yeast into a standing mixer bowl fitted with a paddle and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Pour eggs, melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest into the mixture and beat just until combined.
  4. 4Slowly add flour and salt mixture, 1 cup at a time, until incorporated.
  5. 5Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Change paddle to a dough hook and beat for 8 minutes.
  7. 7Transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover it with a towel.
  8. 8Let dough rise for 90-120 minutes in a warm place.
  9. 9When the dough is almost done rising, make the filling by combining melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest together.
  10. 10Save a tsp of lemon zest for your icing.
  11. 11Punch down dough.
  12. 12Roll out dough into a rectangular shape and spread filling on top of the dough.
  13. 13Roll the dough into a log shape and slice into large rolls.
  14. 14Preheat oven to 375°F.
  15. 15Place rolls into a greased deep baking dish (e.g., 9x13 dish).
  16. 16Pour heavy cream over rolls.
  17. 17Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
  18. 18Make glaze by taking powder sugar, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mixing it together until smooth.
  19. 19Pour over warm rolls and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs, room temp
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 3.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powder sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp milk

Equipment

small bowlmicrowavestanding mixer with paddle attachmentdough hookgreased bowltowelgreased deep baking dish (9x13 dish)oven