Description
A sweet and tangy pull-apart bread infused with fresh lemon flavor, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the eggs and melted butter, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually introduce the flour and salt, and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until creamy. Set aside.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to form a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
- Cut it into strips, and then stack those strips on top of each other. Finally, cut them into squares.
- Layer the squares in a greased baking dish, stacking them on top of one another.
- Cover and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the warm pull-apart bread once it cools slightly.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg