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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Lemon Sweet Rolls That Will Brighten Your Morning!

These Lemon Sweet Rolls are a delightful breakfast treat bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ¾ cup warm milk Substitute with dairy-free milk if desired.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter Melt and cool before use.
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast Ensure your yeast is fresh.
  • cup granulated sugar Can use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 eggs Use room temperature for best results.
  • 4 ¼ cup bread flour All-purpose flour can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon milk powder Optional.
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom Optional.
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup butter Softened.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For filling.
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest From about 2-3 lemons.
For the Frosting
  • ¼ cup butter Room temperature.
  • 4 oz cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 3 tablespoon raspberry puree Made by blending fresh raspberries.
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar Adjust according to desired thickness.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat ¼ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup warm milk until butter melts. Cool to about 120°F, add ⅓ cup granulated sugar and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 4 ¼ cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons milk powder, and ½ teaspoon cardamom. Mix well.
  3. Pour the dry mixture into the yeast mixture. Mix on low then medium speed until dough forms. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  4. Prepare raspberry puree by blending fresh raspberries until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
  5. Beat together ¼ cup room temperature butter and 4 oz cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add raspberry puree and 4 cups confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
  6. Roll the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling mixture of ¼ cup softened butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest; roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
  7. Place rolls in a lined baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30-60 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool rolls in the pan for 10 minutes, then frost with raspberry cream cheese and sprinkle lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and provide adequate rising time for fluffy rolls.

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