TENDER LEMON ROLLS

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Light and tender, these golden rolls are filled with a lemon curd sauce and lightly glazed. A sprinkle of walnuts, and you have a sweet roll that's difficult to resist. -Shirley Duncan, Willis, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup lemon curd
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt. In a small saucepan, heat sour cream, butter and water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spread lemon curd to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Brush rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Suleman Surefullo
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Overall, these lemon rolls are a great recipe. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.


Tharuka Sanmira
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These rolls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Kunle Fawole
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I've made these rolls several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any brunch or dessert table.


Angel Sidai
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The rolls were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Wisdom Lord
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these rolls were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Samsher
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These rolls were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


REMONPUBG m
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The recipe was easy to follow and the rolls turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


urmi nasrin
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These rolls were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious.


Bianca Is a MaTiRiAl gUrL
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The filling was a bit runny, but the rolls still tasted great.


car kraze
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The rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still enjoyable.


Teigan Friesen
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The lemon flavor was prominent without being overpowering.


Isaiah Lyons
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Followed the recipe exactly and the rolls turned out great! They were a hit with my family and friends.


Tawana Tee
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These lemon rolls were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet filling was perfect, and the rolls were incredibly soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.