Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Printable Version)
Fluffy rolls swirled with fresh blueberries and bright lemon, finished with a sweet citrus glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet instant yeast (7 g)
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
# Directions:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to distribute evenly.
02 - Pour warm milk, melted butter, beaten eggs, and lemon zest into dry ingredients. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding minimal flour if sticky.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm, draft-free area for 1 hour until doubled.
05 - Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
06 - Punch down risen dough. Roll into 15x10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread cooled blueberry filling evenly to edges.
07 - Starting from long side, roll dough tightly into log. Cut into 12 equal portions using serrated knife or unflavored dental floss.
08 - Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth and pourable. Add additional lemon juice if too thick.
11 - Drizzle warm glaze over slightly cooled rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tart lemon cuts through the sweet blueberry filling in the most incredible way
- These smell like heaven while baking, literally making your whole house feel cozy
- The glaze soaks into the warm rolls creating these little puddles of lemony perfection
02 -
- The filling must be completely cooled before spreading on the dough or the butter in the dough will melt and create a mess
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the rolls instead of a knife for perfectly clean cuts
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more easily and create a more uniform dough texture
- If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in the oven with just the light on for warmth