Creating LEMON ROLLS is a straightforward process that anyone can master. Follow these steps to bring them to life:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, lemon zest, and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the activated yeast mixture, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
6. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
7. Fill the Rolls: Brush the surface with melted butter and sprinkle a mixture of sugar and additional lemon zest evenly over the top.
8. Shape the Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 1-inch pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
9. Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a cloth and allow them to rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
10. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
12. Cool: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for about 15 minutes before glazing.
13. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to create a drizzle consistency.
14. Glaze the Rolls: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and garnish with lemon zest.

Following these steps will ensure that your LEMON ROLLS come out fluffy, flavorful, and utterly scrumptious.