Description
Delight your taste buds with these Lemon Curd Sweet Rolls that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with a zesty lemon glaze, these treats are a citrus lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix warm milk, melted butter, and eggs in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes, then let rise for about 1 hour.
- Filling and Rolling: Roll out dough, spread lemon curd, roll into a log, and slice into rolls. Place in a baking dish, let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Baking and Glazing: Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with extra zest or a lemon glaze
- Prepare rolls ahead and bake the next morning
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
