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Lemon Roll Pull Apart Bread

A warm, gooey bread bursting with sweet lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup 1 cup warm whole milk
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Lemon Filling
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lemons Zest of 2 lemons
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. Add the eggs and melted butter, and mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually introduce the flour and salt, and knead until a soft dough forms.
First Rise
  1. 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.
Make the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until creamy. Set aside.
Form the Rolls
  1. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to form a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
  3. Cut it into strips, and then stack those strips on top of each other. Finally, cut them into squares.
Arrange in the Pan
  1. Layer the squares in a greased baking dish, stacking them on top of one another.
  2. Cover and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the warm pull-apart bread once it cools slightly.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of butter, or substitute almond milk for the whole milk. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.