There's something magical about the bright, zesty flavor of lemon in a soft, warm pastry. These Lemon Buns with Creamy Glaze are the perfect treat to brighten your day. Imagine tender, fluffy buns infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, baked to golden perfection. But the real star is the luscious glaze made with creamy ricotta and a hint of lemon, generously slathered over the warm buns. They are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for a special breakfast, a delightful brunch, or a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea. Get ready to fall in love with this simple yet elegant dessert!
Lemon buns with creamy glaze.
Ingredients for the Lemon Bun Dough
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lemon
- 120 g sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 40 g vegetable oil
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Ingredients for the Creamy Glaze
- 50 g butter, 82% fat
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 200 g ricotta cheese
- lemon juice
- cocoa powder and candied fruit for decoration
How to Make Lemon Buns with Creamy Glaze
Crack the eggs into a bowl. Separate the whites from the yolks.
Add finely grated lemon zest.
Add the egg yolks to the sugar and lemon juice, pour in neutral vegetable oil.
Crack the eggs into a bowl. Separate the whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form, adding 30 g of fine white sugar at the end. The mixture of egg whites and sugar is more stable, and the air bubbles help to leaven the dough, allowing you to use less baking powder.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugar and a pinch of fine salt. Squeeze the juice from the lemon. Add finely grated lemon zest. Reserve a little zest for garnish, and I also recommend saving 1-2 teaspoons of juice for the glaze.
Add the egg yolks to the sugar and lemon juice, then pour in a neutral-flavored vegetable oil. Whisk the liquid ingredients for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves, then add the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Mix the dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth, using a dough hook or by hand.
Mix the dough for 2-3 minutes with a dough hook attachment or by hand until it becomes smooth and uniform.
When the dough is smooth, add a portion of the whipped egg whites.
The egg white will make the dough more liquid.
Fill the molds with the dough.
Once the dough is smooth, add a portion of the whipped egg whites. Fold them into the dough by hand using a spatula.
The egg whites will make the dough more liquid, after which you can gently fold in the remaining whipped whites, being careful not to deflate their fluffy structure.
Grease a baking pan with a drop of vegetable oil or use a cooking spray. Fill the molds with the batter. Any individual portion-sized molds or muffin tins will work well for this recipe.
Place the buns in a preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the buns in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Whip the softened room temperature butter with powdered sugar until fluffy.
Take the finished buns out of the mold.
Generously glaze the warm lemon buns with the creamy frosting.
Meanwhile, prepare the creamy glaze. Beat the softened room temperature butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the ricotta, and if desired, add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
Remove the finished buns from the pan. Place them in a deep dish or a suitably sized baking dish.
Generously spread the creamy glaze over the warm lemon buns. The buns should be warm, but not hot straight from the oven, as the glaze will slide off if they are too hot.
Decorate the lemon buns with yellow candied fruit, sprinkle with grated lemon zest, and dust with cocoa powder through a sieve.
Dice the candied fruit into small cubes. Decorate the lemon buns with the yellow candied fruit, sprinkle with the reserved grated lemon zest, and dust with cocoa powder through a sieve.
And there you have it – beautiful, fragrant Lemon Buns ready to be devoured! The combination of the soft, citrusy bun and the rich, creamy glaze is simply irresistible. Serve them warm to enjoy the full melt-in-your-mouth experience. They are wonderful on their own, but also pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. For a final touch, a sprinkle of cocoa powder and candied fruit adds a lovely contrast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container, but we doubt there will be any! Enjoy baking and sharing this delightful treat.
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