Description
Lavender & Lemon Breakfast Rolls are a delightful pastry made from a soft, sweet dough infused with lemon zest and dried culinary lavender. They are baked to perfection, offering a slightly tangy yet floral flavor profile. After baking, a fresh lemon glaze is drizzled over the rolls, enhancing their bright citrus flavor. The addition of lavender gives these rolls a unique, calming aroma and taste, making them the perfect choice for a relaxing breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (50 g) sugar
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1 tsp salt
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2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
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1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
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1 large egg
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tsp dried culinary lavender
For the Lemon Glaze:
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Optional: Extra lavender for garnish
Instructions
Make the Dough
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
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In another bowl, whisk warm milk and egg. Add to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
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Knead in softened butter, then lemon zest and lavender, until dough is smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes by hand, or 5–6 minutes with a mixer).
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Cover and let rise 1–1 ½ hours, until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls
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Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
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Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
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Cover and let rise another 30–40 minutes.
Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Glaze & Finish
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Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more sugar or juice.
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Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and sprinkle lightly with extra lavender if desired.
Notes
These fragrant rolls are light, fluffy, and subtly floral with a hint of citrus—perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Enjoy them warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam for a delightful start to the day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Lavender lemon rolls, lemon lavender breakfast rolls, lavender rolls, lemon rolls