Recipes > Lemon Sweet Roll Twists Find A Store Lemon Sweet Roll Twists Fresh and sweet, these lemon sweet roll twists are perfect for any occasion. The dough is light with a filling that is full of creamy lemon flavor. Yield 24 rolls Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews IngredientsDough1 cup warm milk (110-115°F)1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1 large egg1/3 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon table salt1/3 cup granulated sugar3 1/2 cups bread flour, dividedFilling6 ounces cream cheese (softened)1 egg yolk2 tablespoons lemon juiceZest of one lemon1/4 cup granulated sugarGlaze1 1/4 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon milkOptional – raspberries or blueberries for garnish InstructionsCombine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl; stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.Add in egg, oil, salt, sugar, stirring with wooden spoon or dough whisk. Slowly stir in 1 cup of flour at a time (3 cups total).Take dough out of bowl and knead on floured counter until a smooth ball forms.Place in a warm area covered with a clean tea towel until doubled in size, about one hour.Prepare filling: using mixer, beat cream cheese, egg yolk, lemon juice, zest and sugar until smooth. Place in fridge for 30 minutes.Once dough has doubled in size, roll out on a well-floured surface into a 18×24-inch rectangle.Spread lemon cream cheese mixture on dough, leaving a ½- to 1-inch border.Using pizza cutter, cut dough into 1-inch strands. Cut each strand carefully in half only ¾ of the way up the strand. Carefully twist each strand – work quickly so the filling stays in place. Bring two ends together to form a ring and pinch firmly.Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and let sit in warm area for 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 350°F.Bake rolls for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.While rolls are baking mix together the Glaze ingredients. Add more/less lemon juice to achieve desired consistency.Remove rolls from oven and let cool on wire rack.Once cooled drizzle glaze on top. Garnish with berries, if desired. Serve immediately. NotesRecipe by Jenna Edmiston. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
