Description
Silky lemon curd rolls bring Mediterranean sunshine to classic pastry with zesty citrus delight. Buttery spirals packed with tangy brightness promise a refreshing breakfast or elegant dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water (110-115F)
- 3/4 cup milk (or coconut milk, 110-115F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft or melted
Flavoring and Topping Ingredients:
- 10 ounces lemon curd
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon flavoring
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or coconut milk
Instructions
- Warm milk and water to precisely 110-115°F, ensuring optimal yeast activation temperature.
- Sprinkle yeast into warm liquid mixture, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer activated yeast mixture into stand mixer, incorporating all dough ingredients and kneading thoroughly for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in warm environment for approximately 1.5 hours until volume doubles.
- Gently roll proofed dough into rectangular shape measuring 15×18 inches, maintaining even thickness.
- Carefully spread lemon curd across dough surface, leaving small border around edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Tightly roll dough from longer side, creating compact log, then slice into approximately 1.5-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange roll slices in greased 13×9 inch baking pan, allowing sufficient space between pieces for expansion.
- Allow rolls to rise again for 1 hour, ensuring they nearly double in size before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and centers appear set.
- Prepare glaze separately, then drizzle generously over warm rolls immediately after removing from oven.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Matters Use an instant-read thermometer to guarantee exact liquid warmth for perfect yeast activation.
- Moisture Control Blot excess lemon curd with paper towel to prevent soggy rolls and ensure clean, crisp rolling.
- Gluten Development Knead dough thoroughly to develop strong gluten structure, creating tender and fluffy breakfast rolls.
- Flexibility for Dietary Needs Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, maintaining similar texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg