Lemony Nut Rolls Recipe

Name: Lemony Nut Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the potatoes, milk, sugar, shortening, egg, lemon juice and zest, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Brush with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the sugar, pecans and lemon peel; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 16 rolls. Place cut side up in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm rolls.

824

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter), 1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Lemony Nut Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemony Nut Rolls

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