Lemon Rolls

Description §

These are the best lemon rolls! They’re soft and fluffy lemon rolls, with a gooey lemon sugar filling and lemon cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients §

• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp granulated white sugar (to bloom the yeast)
• 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp (20 g) lemon zest (about 2 lemons zested)
• 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
• 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar
• 2 tbsp (20 g) lemon zest (about 2 lemons zested)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (for pouring in between the rolls)
• 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold
• 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 tbsp (5 g) lemon zest (about 1/2 lemon zested)
• 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Method §

1. In a large bowl, combine milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, 2 tbsp sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup butter, vanilla, and 2 tbsp lemon zest to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, white sugar, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
6. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and spread the lemon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
7. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
8. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and pour heavy cream in between the rolls.
9. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
11. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
12. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
13. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and serve.