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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Wake up to the fresh, zesty aroma of homemade lemon sweet rolls that melt in your mouth. These soft and citrusy treats bring bakery magic straight to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
  

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

½ tsp salt

¾ cup warm milk

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

½ cup sugar (for filling)

Zest of 2 lemons

¼ cup softened butter

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and a little sugar, then let it foam.
    Mix in butter, eggs, and remaining sugar, then add flour and salt to form dough.
    Knead until smooth and let rise until doubled.
    Prepare filling by mixing sugar, lemon zest, butter, and juice.
    Roll dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly.
    Roll into a log and slice into rolls.
    Place in baking dish and let rise again.
    Bake at 350°F until golden.
    Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.