Description
Homemade lemon curd sweet rolls deliver a delightful fusion of tangy citrus and pillowy pastry. Delicate spirals glazed with zesty lemon curd promise a memorable breakfast or brunch centerpiece you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps instant yeast
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (soft or melted)
- 0.5 cup water (110-115°F)
- 0.75 cup milk (coconut milk) (110-115°F)
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 oz (283 g) lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 tsp organic lemon flavoring
- 3–4 tbsps milk (coconut milk)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve yeast in warm liquid, allowing it to bloom and become aromatic for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Dough Preparation: Combine activated yeast with remaining dough ingredients in a stand mixer, kneading until the mixture becomes smooth and elastic, developing a supple texture.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to a greased container, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm space until it doubles in volume, approximately 90 minutes.
- Lemon Curd Layering: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangular shape, then generously spread lemon curd across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Rolling and Cutting: Tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a compact log, then slice into uniform segments approximately 1½ inches thick.
- Second Proofing: Place rolls in a buttered baking pan with slight separation, cover, and allow to rise until puffy and slightly interconnected, about one hour.
- Baking: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 350°F. Bake rolls until they achieve a rich, golden-amber color, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Glazing: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon flavoring, and milk to create a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls, allowing the glaze to settle into the delicate crevices.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to prevent killing the yeast, which can result in dense, flat rolls.
- Dough Consistency Check: Knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, pulling away from mixer sides easily, indicating proper gluten development.
- Rising Environment Matters: Place dough in a warm, draft-free spot like a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to create ideal proofing conditions.
- Cutting Technique: Use dental floss or a sharp serrated knife for clean, precise roll cuts that maintain the spiral’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg