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Butterfly Lemon Rolls

Gorgeously light and lemony rolls in the shape of butterflies!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 ¾ cups flour
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 pkg yeast
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 ½ Tbsp butter
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • zest of 2 lemons
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Glaze

  • 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Heat water and milk to between 105° to 115°.
  • Combine milk, water, sugar, and yeast. Allow yeast to proof (5 minutes).
  • Add egg, butter, and flour. Mix together. Dough should clean itself from the side of the bowl.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead for 3-4 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Cover dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Combine ingredients for filling.
  • After dough has rested, roll dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread butter over dough, then spread with filling.
  • Roll dough tightly lengthwise. Cut into 12 pieces.
  • Take each piece and press the center with a straw or clean pencil.
  • Place rolls on a lined or greased baking sheet. Allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.
  • Mix together ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle over rolls.

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