Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and lemon zest. Knead into a dough.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place rolls in a baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor.
- Let dough rise in a warm place.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, dessert recipe