Spring is in the air and there’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked sticky buns wafting through the house. But have you ever tried lemon poppyseed sticky buns? These little treats are the perfect combination of zesty and sweet, with a poppyseed crunch that will have you coming back for more.
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First, let’s talk about the dough. It’s soft, fluffy, and just the right amount of sticky. With a generous helping of butter and sugar, it’s hard to resist sneaking a taste before the buns even hit the oven. And when they do, the magic happens. The dough rises to perfection, creating a fluffy, golden brown bun that’s irresistible.
But what really sets these sticky buns apart is the lemon poppyseed filling. It’s a bright and tangy combination of lemon zest, sugar, and poppyseeds that creates a burst of flavor in every bite. And when it melts into the buttery dough, it creates a sticky, gooey filling that’s downright addictive.
Of course, no sticky bun is complete without a generous drizzle of icing on top. For these lemon poppyseed buns, we recommend a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. It adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the tangy filling and makes these buns look like they just came out of a professional bakery.
If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a delicious springtime treat, these lemon poppyseed sticky buns are the way to go. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. So why not whip up a batch today and share the love? Your taste buds (and your loved ones) will thank you!
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Lemon Poppyseed Sticky Buns- The BEST Lemon Rolls
Ingredients
Method
- To make the dough, add the pinch of sugar and active dry yeast to the warm milk. Stir to combine and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients stirring to combine completely. Add this mixture into a stand mixture and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix to combine.
- Once combined completely, switch to a dough hook and knead this dough for 7 minutes.
- Transfer the dough ball to a greased, clean bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, make the lemon filling by combining the butter, sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds.
- To assemble the buns, butter and flour a 9×13 baking pan. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, spread the filling over the surface, and roll up the dough tightly. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in the prepared baking pan.
- Cover and let proof for 1 hour.
- Pour the heavy cream between the rolls and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the buns cool, make the frosting by combining the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Frost the rolls and drizzle the lemon curd on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!