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Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls

March 29, 2016 by Aida 34 Comments

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?

Fresh Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet RollsThe Crafting Foodie

Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 2 hours
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 2 hours 30 mins
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

  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    March 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    These just scream spring and I’m loving the idea of a sweet roll right now πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks, Gina! I know – lemons are a winter fruit, but they say spring to me πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Lara @MommyKazam says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    These look amazing! Lemon sounds like a perfect way to kick off spring, so bright, cheery, and fresh πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks so much Lara! I know. To me, there’s nothing better than the bright punch of lemony flavor. I’m so ready for spring πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Cait says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    YUM! These look really tasty. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks, Cait! They were delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Oh my gosh, these are like my dream come true.

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      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!)

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks, Christine! Poppy seeds add a great crunch to so many dishes, and I LOVE them with lemon πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:39 pm

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

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks so much Mary! I love lemon and poppy seed too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    March 29, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    These are so pretty! I love how the rolls are twisted so perfectly. Such a delicious flavor combo for spring too.

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks so much Emily! I love working with all kinds of dough because you can turn plain old flour and liquid into something fancy and pretty πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    March 29, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    I’d love to have one now with an afternoon cup of coffee!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! I had one for breakfast, lunch, and coffee the day I made them. I really paid the price when I went running the next day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Aishwarya Shenolikar says

    March 29, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try them out. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks so much Aishwarya! I hope you do give them a try. They’re easy to make, and so delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Oh my goodness, those look so good. I love anything Lemon though.

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      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!

      Reply
  11. klauss says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    As for all citrus, particularly lemons, one of my favorites. With tea especially

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      I also LOVE citrus, Klauss. It gives a brightness and freshness to savory and sweet dishes!

      Reply
  12. Jade @ Jonesin' For Taste says

    March 29, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Oh my these look amazing! My mouth is totally watering! Visiting from Grow Your Blog group on FB and had to stop and share this on all my SM!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks so much for the share, Jade! They were even more delicious than they look. I hope you give them a try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    I’m a sucker for sweet rolls & coffee cakes, too, and these look absolutely amazing! I also love anything with poppy seeds and lemon. Put ’em together and…wow!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks so much Patricia! I am in the same boat. It’s one of my many downfalls when it comes to sweets πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. brittany says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    I wish I was better at baking! Makes the house smell sooo good! These look so good! I would love to try to make these πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 30, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      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!

      Reply
  15. Ashley says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:46 am

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

    xo Ashley

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    March 30, 2016 at 4:03 am

    Yum, what a great way to kick off spring! I love that both of our recipes today involved sweets with a touch of lemon in it!

    Reply
  17. Lilies + Lambs says

    March 30, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Yum! These look delish! And from one New Englander to another: Where is spring??

    Reply
  18. Jenn Slavich says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Yum yum, these look so good! I think I will be trying these very soon, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. Melissa says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Yum! I would love this for breakfast

    Reply
  20. Chris Huston says

    March 30, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Wow these look so good! You are making me soooo hungry. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply

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