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lemon cinnamon rolls
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Lemon Cinnamon Rolls

These lemon cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with bright citrus flavor. Learn 7 secrets for bakery-quality results every time you bake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 egg
Filling:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup butter
Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Add warm milk, butter, and egg.
  3. Add remaining flour and form dough.
  4. Knead until smooth.
  5. Let rise 1 hour.
  6. Roll out dough.
  7. Add butter and lemon sugar filling.
  8. Roll and slice.
  9. Let rise again.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
  11. Make frosting and spread on warm rolls.