Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Print Version)
Fluffy rolls filled with lemon and blueberries topped with zesty glaze
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup warm milk
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Filling
09 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Lemon Glaze
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Allow to cool completely.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 15x10-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread cooled blueberry filling evenly over dough. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal rolls.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 22-25 minutes until rolls are golden brown.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
11 - Drizzle lemon glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries creates this perfect balance that keeps you coming back for just one more
- These rolls manage to feel fancy enough for brunch but simple enough for a random Tuesday morning craving
02 -
- The blueberry filling must be completely cooled before spreading, or it will melt the butter in your dough and create a mess
- Using unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls gives you cleaner cuts than a knife, which tends to squish the dough
03 -
- If your blueberries are especially tart, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the filling
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing and create a smoother dough texture