Creating Lemon Rolls may seem challenging, but it’s surprisingly simple when you follow these clear steps:

1. Prepare Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs. Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
5. Roll Out Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangular shape, approximately ¼ inch thick.
6. Add Filling: Brush melted butter over the surface and sprinkle additional sugar and lemon zest evenly across the dough.
7. Roll Up: Starting from one end, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
8. Cut Rolls: Slice the log into 1½-inch thick pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
9. Second Rise: Cover the baking dish with a towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm area for about 30 minutes.
10. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake: Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
12. Cool: Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
13. Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
14. Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls for a finishing touch.

By following these simple steps, you’ll create a batch of Lemon Rolls that are sure to impress.