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Lemon Sweet Rolls with White Chocolate Glaze

May 2, 2016 by The Emotional Baker 32 Comments

The ultimate breakfast treat – a sweet roll bursting with lemon flavor with your choice of glaze

Lemon Sweet Rolls

So, ya know I’m a crazy cat lady? Well, when I was younger, cats would run from me! & I just couldn’t understand why! It couldn’t have something to do with the fact I pulled their tails could it?

Well, turns out it did. & I owe it all to my mom for teaching me how to treat and love a cat. (it’s all in the finger twinkling 😉 ) But that’s not all.

My mom has taught me so much – from loving sweet treats and how to be nice to everyone you meet. She is truly the most caring person I know and goes above and beyond for everyone she meets.

Lemon Sweet Rolls

Here’s a few things you should know about her: She’s a pretty awesome potter, tends a killer rose garden, and knows all the best TV show and movies. (I might act like I don’t like some of them, but – spoiler – I kinda do!)

I can only hope to one day be as thoughtful and considerate as her.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy! Thanks for putting up with all my craziness. (Oh, & W, S, P, M, M, M, P, R, Z – say thanks, too 😉 )

Lemon Sweet Rolls

On to these rolls  –  I first made these for my mom’s birthday breakfast. For years I thought I couldn’t make breakfast sweet rolls. Finally, this Christmas I had success. I couldn’t wait to experiment with new sweet roll flavors. These Lemon ones are the first (& I have so many other ideas.) For her birthday, I made a white chocolate glaze and for Easter I did a simple glaze just with powdered sugar and water. Both are delicious – & you can’t go wrong either way.

Lemon Sweet Rolls

Have a great week and Mother’s Day weekend!

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Lemon Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

    Rolls:
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup cashew milk, warm
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour, more as needed
  • Filling:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp boiling water
  • - or -
  • White Chocolate Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp cashew milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

    Rolls:
  1. Dissolve yeast with 1/2 tsp sugar and water. Let sit a few minutes.
  2. Add 3 tbsp sugar, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, salt and one cup of flour. Stir for one minute.
  3. Then add 1/2 cup of flour. Stir until a soft dough forms. Add a little extra flour as needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. Knead for five minutes.
  5. Then place dough in greased bowl and allow to rise one hour.
  6. Filling:
  7. Combine sugar, flour and lemon zest in small bowl.
  8. Assembly:
  9. After dough has risen, roll into rectangle, about 9 x 12.
  10. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and dot with margarine. Roll rectangle up and slice into 6 equal slices.
  11. If making in the morning, place in greased pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  12. If making right away, allow to rise 45 minutes.
  13. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake rolls 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. Glaze:
  15. Combine powdered sugar and boiling water. Stir until smooth. Add more powdered sugar/water as needed, until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over hot rolls.
  16. White Chocolate Glaze:
  17. Melt white chocolate chips and cashew milk in microwave at 50 percent power in 30 second increments, stirring in between. Continue to heat until melted. Add powdered sugar and stir until combined. Drizzle over hot rolls.

Note: Can also be frozen. Assemble rolls and immediately freeze. Then night before baking, place rolls in refrigerator. In morning, bake as normal. Rolls may need a few extra minutes to become golden brown.

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:12 am

    These rolls are just calling my name, Megan! I absolutely love that white chocolate glaze on top. This would be so perfect for Mother’s Day, or any other day!

    Reply
    • The Emotional Baker says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      You’re right, Gayle! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:16 am

    Wow Megan, you’re mom is a lucky lady! These look awesome! I LOVE the lemon flavor. And that white chocolate glaze is perfect. Thanks for sharing this one. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • The Emotional Baker says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Mary Ann!

      Reply
  3. Mir says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:35 am

    That’s so sweet! Your mom is lucky to have you. And anyone would be lucky to have these sweet rolls. They look so amazing!

    Reply
    • The Emotional Baker says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      ha ha! Thanks Mir 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:51 am

    These sound beautiful, my friend! Love that sweet lemon and white chocolate glaze!

    Reply
    • The Emotional Baker says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:55 am

    Aww, so sweet to hear you write about your mother! Heart warming for sure! These sweet rolls look AMAZING! Love the lemon and white chocolate combo, girlfriend! Totally drooling over here! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • The Emotional Baker says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you, Cheyanne 🙂

      Reply
  6. demeter | beaming baker says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Moms are the best! It warmed my heart to hear about yours Megan. 🙂 I love that she taught you how to be kind and how to watch good TV. 😉 Hehe. Meanwhile, these lemon sweet rolls sound like the best reason to wake up in the morning. Also, this white chocolate glaze business has me drooling, of course. Pinning! 😉 Have a great week & enjoy Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Such sweet things to say about your mother! I bet she was so happy to read that! These lemon sweet rolls look amaze balls! Soooo good! And that white chocolate glaze?! Seriously delish! Awesome combo, girl!

    Reply
  8. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    My mouth is totally watering reading this recipe! I love sweet rolls, but even better with that delicious white chocolate glaze!

    Reply
  9. mira says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    These look fantastic! Love the flavors! So glad to read about your mother!

    Reply
  10. Rahul @samosastreet.com says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Lemon anything sounds good to me. These look fabulous, Megan. Perfect for Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  11. Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    These sweet rolls look incredible! I didn’t know I was a fan of lemon flavored desserts until just recently, might have to try making these for breakfast this weekend they look too yummy! Love that white chocolate glaze!

    Reply
  12. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Dear Megan, I have four boys and not one daughter to make lemon sweet rolls for me. Guess I will have to roll up my sleeves and make these for MY mom! Sweet deal actually, and hope she’ll share. These look luscious and exactly what I’d like to be eating for breakfast on Mother’s Day. Have a great week!

    Reply
  13. Blair says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    Hah! I need to learn some cat skills! They still make me nervous! 🙂

    These lemon rolls look incredible…I want to dive right into the tray! They would not last long in our house!

    Reply
  14. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Your mom sounds amazing – and these gorgeous rolls look amazing! Perfect for Mother’s Day brunch – pinning!

    Reply
  15. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:03 am

    You mom sounds like an awesome person. These lemon swiss rolls look amazingly delish and refreshing.

    Reply
  16. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:58 am

    I LOVE lemon sweet rolls and made them for Mother’s Day last year (for myself, ha ha). I love that you used a white chocolate glaze to top them off – can’t go wrong with chocolate of any kind!

    Reply
  17. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Aww your mom is lucky if you are making these for her Mother’s day breakfast! I could go for one (or ten!) right now 😉

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    What a nice tribute to your mom. I can see so many of her traits in you! Your sweet rolls look fabulous!!!

    Reply
  19. marcie says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    These would be so nice to wake up to for Mother’s Day — I love the sound of the lemon filling with the white chocolate glaze!

    Reply
  20. David @ Spiced says

    May 4, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Did I count that one correctly, Megan? 9 cats?? You are indeed the crazy cat lady! 🙂 (We’re animal lovers here, too, so I say that affectionately.) And what a fun sweet roll idea. Lemon + white chocolate + sweet rolls? Yeah, that needs to show up in my kitchen. Check that. It needs to show up right here on my desk next to my coffee. Right now.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Lemon is my favorite flavor of sweet roll 🙂 Love that you used cashew milk!

    Reply
  22. John says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Your Mom loves you so much . Lemon sweet rolls are a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Oh my gosh! These look AMAZING! I want to make these and hide them all for myself! The combination of lemon and white chocolate sounds divine!

    Reply
  24. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    May 6, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Your mom sounds like a pretty darn special lady!! 🙂 And what a great way to celebrate. I loveee sweet rolls and yet it’s been so long since I’ve made any! The lemon flavor sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  25. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    May 7, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Yum! Lemon sweet rolls! I’m loving these! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Julie @ Sweet and Spicy Monkey says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I love lemon and these sweet rolls sound divine! Your mom sounds awesome!

    Reply
  27. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    May 22, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I have been meaning to make sweet rolls for SO LONG. They just look so good and sound to die for. Lemon is definitely right up my alley, so I would definitely be down with this flavor especially covered in a white chocolate glaze!

    Reply

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