Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine warm milk and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the milk and whisk to combine. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the yeast mixture and whisk until smooth.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, remaining sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, and salt.
- Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients. With the mixer running on low speed, add the butter one piece at a time, letting each piece incorporate fully before adding the next.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and knead the dough until smooth and slightly elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a greased medium bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10x15-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread lemon curd evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
- Starting with the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 9 equal rolls.
Baking
- Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the rolls cut-side up in the prepared pan.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until puffy and nearly doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Bake the rolls for 25 to 28 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
- Let the rolls cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk for glaze. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately or let cool completely.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but will last for 2-3 days at room temperature, covered. Can be frozen after baking and wrapped tightly.
