Easy Lemon Sugar Buns
With a burst of lemon zest, these bright and light sugar buns are the best way to start the day. Only 5 ingredients and a few steps are required!
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ingredients
- 7 Tbsp granulated sugar divided
- 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter room temp
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, and salt.
- Sprinkle a clean, flat work surface with 1 Tbsp granulated sugar. Place one sheet of puff pastry on top.
- Spread the puff pastry with 2 Tbsp softened butter. Sprinkle with half of the lemon sugar.
- Use a rolling pin to lightly roll the puff pastry evenly. This will help the sugar stick on both sides!
- Tightly roll up the puff pastry from its longest side.
- Repeat steps 3 through 6 with the other sheet of puff pastry.
- Cut each long into 6 even rounds.
- Place each round into a muffin cup, cut side up.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Carefully remove buns to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Add remaining granulated sugar to a small bowl. Toss each bun in the sugar to coat.
- Serve warm.