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Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls

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These moist, fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls are packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a buttery, lemony glaze. These Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls are perfect for breakfast, with a cup of coffee, or for a satisfying snack!

Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet RollsThe Crafting Foodie

So we had a bit of a set back in the weather this week in New England. But that isn’t going to stop me from celebrating spring! Yes, lemons are a winter citrus fruit, but they bright, fresh flavor of lemon always reminds me of the sunnier, brighter, lighter days of spring. So, I’m kicking off my spring inspired treats this year with these Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls!

Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls with GlazeThe Crafting Foodie

I’m a sucker for sweet rolls and coffee cakes. I think it’s the fluffy, bread-like structure that makes sweet rolls so irresistible to me. Plus, who can resist a sweet treat that is an acceptable breakfast, snack, and dessert. Seriously – it’s a dream come true for someone with a sweet tooth.

Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls with Lemon ZestThe Crafting Foodie

These Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls are fluffy, tender, and packed with lemony goodness on the inside of the rolls and in the glaze. The poppy seeds give the these sweet rolls some texture, and the buttery, lemony glaze makes these Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls decadent and irresistible.

Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls with Fresh LemonThe Crafting Foodie

Since these Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls were the fluffiest, most tender, decadent sweet rolls yet, I’ve been thinking about which sweet roll flavor to make next. I was thinking chocolate sweet rolls. What do you think?

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Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls
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Serves: 8, 4-inch Rolls
These moist, fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls are packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a buttery, lemony glaze. These Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls are perfect for breakfast, with a cup of coffee, or for a satisfying snack!
Ingredients
  • For the Lemon Poppy Seed Rolls:
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 200 ml warm water
  • 100 ml warm milk
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature, beaten
  • 3 tbs unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbs poppy seeds
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 to 3 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Rolls:
  1. In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix the flour, salt, yeast, sugar, butter, and eggs together.
  2. Add the milk, and mix using the dough hook.
  3. Slowly add the water as you are mixing.
  4. Mix for two minutes.
  5. Add the poppy seeds. Mix until combined.
  6. Knead with the dough hook for about 5 minutes, until smooth. (If kneading by hand, knead for about 10 minutes.)
  7. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise for about 1 to 2 hours (It should double in size.)
  8. Knock the air out of the risen dough.
  9. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  10. Roll out each piece into a rectangle (about 7 inches by 4 inches)
  11. Spread butter on the surface of the rolled dough.
  12. Sprinkle with about 1 1/2 tsp sugar.
  13. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
  14. Roll up the dough, and twist.
  15. Coil the dough into a circle.
  16. Repeat with all 8 pieces of dough.
  17. Place the rolls on a sheet pan lined with greased parchment paper.
  18. Allow the rolls to rest for about 40 minutes, or doubled in size.
  19. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  20. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
For the Glaze:
  1. Sift the sugar.
  2. Mix with the butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Once the rolls are cooked and completely cooled, glaze the rolls.

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Comments

    • Awe, thanks Julie! They were too good not to share (and the sad truth is that I could eat all of them in one sitting, so they had to get out of my house asap!)

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  5. I love lemon poppy seed food and I can only imagine how yummy it is as a sweet roll. Thanks for the recipe this will be great to have this weekend.

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  6. You have combined all of my favorite ingredients in your delicious looking Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls! Looking forward to making them for myself.

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    • Thanks, Angie! I love lemon in savory dishes and desserts. I buy those huge bags from Costco and juice them so they don’t go back. Then I have fresh lemon juice on hand all the time!

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    • Brittany, you can do it! They look complicated, but they’re really easy. Poke around my blog, and you’ll find even more, easy recipes for beginning bakers. Thanks for the sweet comments!

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  15. Yum! These look delicious! I love lemon and poppy seeds, so I can imagine that this would be an amazing treat!

    xo Ashley

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