Lemon Blossom Twists Recipe

Lemon desserts are wonderful year round.

• Meal Type: Dessert
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• Lemon Blossom Filling
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (3 3/4 ounce) box lemon instant pudding mix
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 egg
• Dough
• 1 package dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup commercial sour cream (at room temperature)
• About 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• Lemon Blossom Filling
• Lemon Blossom Frosting

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients; stir until smooth. Yields 2/3 cup.
2. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl; add egg and sour cream, mixing well.
3. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to yeast mixture, mixing well. Turn out dough onto a floured surface; roll to a 20 x 8-inch rectangle. Spread Lemon Blossom Filling lengthwise down center of rectangle. Fold long sides to center, slightly overlapping edges, and cut into 4 x 1-inch strips. Twist each strip once and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Frost with Lemon Blossom Frosting while warm. Yields 20 rolls.
5. Lemon Blossom Frosting
   1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
   2 tablespoons lemon juice
   1 tablespoon butter, softened
6. Combine all ingredients; stir until smooth.
7. Yields about 1/2 cup.