1. Prepare the dough:
– Start by grating the lemon zest and placing it in a small bowl, then sprinkle it with a teaspoon of sugar.
– Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan, and in another saucepan, heat the milk without letting it boil. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and stir until completely dissolved.
2. Prepare the dough:
– Place the flour in a large bowl, and add the yeast dissolved in the milk, the sugar, vanilla extract, grated lemon zest, eggs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. – Mix all the ingredients well, then gradually add the remaining warm milk until you have a smooth and cohesive dough.
3. Let the dough rise:
– Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place (such as a closed oven with the light on) for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
4. Prepare the filling:
– In a bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until it becomes light and creamy.
5. Shape the pastries:
– After the dough has risen well, roll it out on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin, until it is about 1 cm thick and rectangular in shape.
– Spread the butter cream evenly over the surface of the rectangular dough. Then, starting from the longer side, roll up the dough to form a cylinder.
– Cut the rolled-up dough into 12 equal pieces (about 5-6 cm each).
6. Second rising:
– Arrange the pieces of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each piece. Let them rise for about 30 minutes, or until they have slightly doubled in size.
7. Baking:
– Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the pastries for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and soft inside.
8. Cooling and serving:
– Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool completely. You can sprinkle them with powdered sugar before serving.
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Tips:
– Roll the dough gently: Make sure to roll the dough tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out. – To add a rich flavor, you can mix some custard cream or jam into the buttercream.
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Rose of Mantua cake is perfect as a snack, with tea, or for special occasions. With its delicious flavor and attractive appearance, this dessert will delight the whole family. Enjoy making it!