Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Rolls are a delightful treat that combines fluffy dough with zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these rolls fill your kitchen with a refreshing aroma and are sure to brighten any occasion. With their tender texture and tangy flavor, they are irresistibly delicious straight from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and mix with sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until bubbly.
- Whisk in melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, and juice.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and poppy seeds. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Shape into rolls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg