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Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting! These soft, fluffy rolls are bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfectly balanced by a creamy frosting. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any family gathering, this recipe is both easy and rewarding.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk (warmed to about 110 degrees)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs (whisked)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (very softened)
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (very softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Warm 1 1/4 cups of milk to about 110°F. Combine with 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar; let it froth.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 4 3/4 cups flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture, 2 whisked eggs, 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 tbsp vanilla, and 2 tbsp lemon zest. Knead until smooth.
  3. Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about an hour).
  4. For the filling, mix 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp lemon zest, and juice until creamy.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly. Roll tightly and cut into slices.
  6. Place in a greased dish, pour in heavy cream between rolls, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. For frosting: Beat together 1/4 cup softened butter, 4 oz cold cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth. Frost warm rolls before serving.

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