Soft fluffy lemon glazed rolls (Printer-Friendly)

Soft fluffy rolls with fresh lemon zest filling and tangy glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Lemon Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - Zest from 2 lemons
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - Zest from 1 lemon (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
03 - Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
05 - Combine softened butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Roll dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread lemon filling evenly, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
07 - Roll tightly from the longer side and slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake for 23-27 minutes until golden brown.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and garnish with lemon zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet tart filling cuts through all that fluffy bread perfectly so you never get that too sweet heavy feeling
  • These freeze beautifully and reheat in the microwave like you just baked them fresh
02 -
  • Let the rolls cool for just 10 minutes before glazing, otherwise the icing melts right off and pools in the bottom of the pan
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the dough than cold ones, preventing weird texture issues
03 -
  • Use unglazed dental floss to slice the rolls instead of a knife, it cuts cleanly without squishing the dough
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to grate the fruit when it is still firm and intact

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