Description
These delightful Lemon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with refrigerated bread dough and a luscious lemon sugar filling, they’re baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, making them the perfect sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated bread dough
Filling:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish (optional):
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated bread dough into a large rectangle for easy layering of the filling.
- Prepare Lemon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and granulated sugar thoroughly to ensure the citrus flavor is evenly distributed.
- Apply Butter and Sugar: Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the lemon sugar mixture evenly on top to infuse sweetness and lemon flavor.
- Roll Dough: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape, making sure it is rolled tightly to hold the filling inside.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the dough log into 12 even pieces and arrange them spaced apart in the prepared baking dish to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make Lemon Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable to create a tangy glaze to complement the sweetness of the rolls.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to your taste preference for sweetness or tartness.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper.
- These rolls are best served warm but can be reheated gently.
- You can substitute bread dough with homemade dough if preferred.
