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Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @inbloombakery31 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains500 g
  • whole milk (lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • active dry yeastPantry7 g
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • butter (melted)Dairy80 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy100 g
  • brown sugarPantry150 g
  • lemon zest (zest of lemons)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce60 ml
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy120 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

359kcal

Carbs
52 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Warm the milk until lukewarm and stir in the yeast and a spoonful of the sugar.
    • Let it sit until foamy.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
    • Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
    Step 2

  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the lemon filling

    • Mix the softened butter with the brown sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until a spreadable paste forms.
    Step 4

  5. Roll and fill

    • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle.
    • Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log.
    • Cut into even rolls and place them in a baking dish.
    Step 6

  7. Second rise

    • Cover and let the rolls rise again until puffy.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake the rolls until golden and cooked through.
    Step 8

  9. Make the lemon cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar and a little lemon juice and beat until creamy.
    Step 9

  10. Frost and serve

    • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
    • Serve gooey and fresh.
    Step 10
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