Lemon Poppy Seed Rolls
  1. Rub lemon zest into sugar in a small bowl to release natural oils

  2. Mix softened butter and vanilla into the sugar mixture until smooth and set aside

  3. Whisk cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together

  4. Add powdered sugar and salt to the cream cheese mixture

  5. Whisk in lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds until smooth and creamy, then refrigerate

  6. Add yeast, sugar, milk, heavy cream, crème fraîche, egg, butter, lemon zest, and vanilla to stand mixer bowl and whisk to combine

  7. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix on medium with dough hook until well combined

  8. Continue mixing for 5 minutes until cohesive dough forms, adding 1 tbsp flour at a time if sticky

  9. Allow dough to rise in warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours)

  10. Punch down dough and roll out onto floured surface into a 12-inch wide rectangle

  11. Evenly spread filling and tightly roll dough lengthwise to form a log

  12. Cut log into 6 even pieces using sharp knife or string

  13. Place rolls on parchment-lined sheet pan and let rise for 30 minutes

  14. Drizzle heavy cream onto each roll and bake at 350°F for 28-32 minutes

  15. Frost rolls while warm and serve

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥐Rolls

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥐Brunch🫖Tea Time

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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