Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, lukewarm (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • ¼ cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted (for finishing)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand until foamy (5-10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, softened butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms (about 8-10 minutes in a stand mixer, or 10-12 minutes by hand).
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  4. While the dough rises, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
  6. Place the rolls, spiral-side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the rolls with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let the rolls cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving the Vanilla Pan de Mallorca Rolls.