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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup milk, at room temperature (180 grams)
- ¼ cup butter, melted (30 grams)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast (5 grams)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (40 grams)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3 grams)
- Vegetable oil for greasing
- ¼ cup butter, softened at room temperature (60 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest (from approximately 3 lemons), divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, melted butter, and egg in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until no dry flour remains.
- Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 5 minutes.
- Grease the mixing bowl and let dough rise for 1 hour or overnight until doubled.
- Roll the dough into a 20×14-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread butter evenly over the dough and top with lemon sugar filling.
- Roll dough tightly, cut into 12 pieces, and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Cover and let rise for another hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Mix cream cheese icing ingredients until smooth and frost the warm rolls.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Give the rolls ample time to rise for a fluffy texture.
Consider adding poppy seeds or using orange zest for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25