Gluten Free Lemon Sweet Rolls (small batch)
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade, right? But what if life also hands you a jar of lemon curd from Aldi, a packet of instant yeast, and a gluten-free kitchen? How about gluten-free lemon sweet rolls? These tangy treats are the perfect blend of sweet and sour, soft and golden brown, and are absolutely delicious. These would make the perfect addition to Mother's Day brunch or Easter Breakfast.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 tablespoon Whole Psyllium Husks
- ¾ Cup Warm Water
- ¾ Cup Warm Whole Milk
- 1 Cup + 2 teaspoon Tapioca Flour
- 1 Cup + 1 tablespoon millet flour
- 2 teaspoon Instant Yeast
- 3 tablespoon Sorghum Flour
- ¼ Cup Regular Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 Egg
Filling
- 3 tbsb Lemon Curd
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
- 5 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tablespoon Lemon Curd
- Dash Salt
Instructions
Dough
- Mix 3 tablespoons of psyllium husks with ¾ cup warm water and let it sit until it forms a gel.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend the sugar with the lemon zest to release the oils.
- Add the tapioca flour, millet flour, sorghum flour, yeast, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt to the sugar mixture, mixing well.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add in the psyllium gel, warm milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Using the dough hook attachment of a stand mixer, mix until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides.
Assembling the Rolls
- Butter a 14-inch cast iron skillet or round baking dish.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, spread the filling evenly, slice into strips, and roll each strip.
- Arrange the rolls in the cast iron skillet for proofing.
Proofing and Baking
- Let the rolls rise in a warm place covered with a tea towel until doubled in size, then bake rolls in a preheated 350ºF oven. Cover with foil for the first 15 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden.
Frosting
- Whisk cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, and salt, followed by lemon curd.
- Spread the icing over warm rolls.
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