Lemony Delicious Lemon Rolls
Recipe by Sassy Chef Holly Beal

aaaaSpringtime is all about new life, and these rolls will put the zest back into yours! If you're feeling healthy, you can substitute 1 cup of whole wheat flour for regular--the rolls will still be just as tasty, and you'll feel a little bit better about having seconds!

Ingredients: 3 lemons 1 tablespoon yeast Pinch of sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten 5-6 cups flour 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup sugar Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)	Lemony Delicious Lemon Rolls

aaaa1. Remove zest from all three lemons, then juice them. Set aside.

aaaa2. Dissolve yeast and pinch of sugar in ¼ cup water; set aside. Heat milk, butter, ½ cup sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Transfer to mixing bowl and let cool until lukewarm (when you put a finger in it, it should feel warm but not uncomfortably so).

aaaa3. After milk mixture is cooled, beat in yeast mixture (which should be nice and frothy by now), eggs, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 1 ½ cups flour. Let sit until a bit bubbly, about five minutes.

aaaa4. Gradually add remaining 3 ½ cups of flour and beat well with a spoon or mixer. If dough is still very sticky, add additional flour, ¼ cup at a time, up to one cup. Dough does not need kneading.

aaaa5. Put dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to an hour.

aaaa6. Meanwhile, mix 2/3 cup butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and the remainder of the lemon rind. This will be your filling. Set aside until dough is ready.

aaaa7. Punch down dough, then turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 18" x 12" rectangle, and spread with sugar-lemon mixture. Beginning with a long side, roll up dough into a log and cut into 18 1-inch pieces. Place rolls in greased muffin tins, cut side up. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 20 to 30 minutes.

aaaa8. Meanwhile, make glaze. Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla until a thin glaze forms. Add food coloring if desired.

aaaa9. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until lightly brown on top. While still warm, drizzle with glaze. Enjoy!