Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Rolls
- Preheat your oven to a low setting of 200°F (95°C).
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, poppy seeds, and fine salt. Whisk buttermilk, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter together, microwave until warm, then mix into dry ingredients.
- Add large eggs one at a time to the dough, ensuring each is integrated before the next. Gradually sprinkle in more flour until the dough is tacky but not sticky.
- Cover your bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for about 10 to 20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and fresh lemon zest. Incorporate softened unsalted butter until creamy.
- Flour your work surface, roll the dough into a rectangle, spread lemon filling, roll tightly, and cut into 1-inch sections using dental floss.
- Place cut rolls into a greased 9x13 pan, cover with foil, and let them rise in a warm oven for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes, until golden brown.
- While cooling, mix icing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Cool the rolls for 10 to 20 minutes, then drizzle icing over and garnish with fresh lemon zest.
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Notes
Make-ahead friendly; prepare the night before and refrigerate after cutting. Allow to rise before baking for fresh rolls in the morning.
