Description
Delight in these luscious Lemon Curd Sweet Rolls, featuring a tender, fluffy dough filled with tangy lemon curd and finished with a zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, these rolls combine the bright flavors of citrus with a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined. Gradually add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10×15-inch rectangle. Spread the lemon curd evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log shape and slice it into 12 equal rolls.
- Second rise: Arrange the rolls evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the glaze: While the rolls cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest until smooth to create the glaze.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm rolls and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For the brightest and freshest flavor, use homemade lemon curd.
- You can prepare the rolls the night before; after slicing and placing in the baking dish, refrigerate and bake in the morning.
- Add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the glaze for a tangy twist that complements the lemon perfectly.
