Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze are a citrusy twist on classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for brunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the dough:
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- For the filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- For the lemon glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in egg, egg yolk, melted butter, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 6–8 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes, until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over dough. Mix sugar, lemon zest, and poppy seeds, then sprinkle evenly over butter.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 9–12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and set.
- Make glaze: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Adjust lemon juice in glaze for desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg