Lemon-Drop Dinner Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white or sweet bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Divide dough into 12-18 pieces; shape into balls. In a small bowl, combine sugar, lemon zest and nutmeg. Dip tops of rolls into butter, then into sugar mixture. Place in greased muffin cups, sugar side up. Cut a 1/2-in.-deep cross on tops of rolls. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

449 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV
Carbs 32.2g 12% DV
Fiber 6.9g 24% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 140.3mg 6% DV
Potassium 179.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 73.5mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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