Lemon Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

• Rolls
• 2 and 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)
• 3 Tablespoons (45g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package Red Star Platinum Yeast or any instant yeast (1 packet = 2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk*
• 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• Filling
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• zest of 2 medium lemons
• seeds scraped from 1/2 of a vanilla bean (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 4 ounces (112g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
• juice of two medium lemons
• extra lemon zest for garnish, optional