Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Printer-Friendly)
Soft fluffy rolls filled with tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, topped with zesty glaze
# What You’ll 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 Make It:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Pour in warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and lemon zest. Stir until dough begins to form.
03 - Turn onto floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm area for 1 hour until doubled.
05 - Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes while stirring until thickened. Cool completely.
06 - Roll risen dough into 15x10-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread cooled filling evenly over dough. Roll tightly from long side. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth.
11 - Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The lemon-blueberry combination tastes like summer captured in dough
- These rolls strike that perfect balance between tangy and sweet without being cloying
02 -
- The blueberry filling must be completely cooled before spreading, or it will melt your butter layer and create a mess
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice clean rolls without squishing them, slide it under and cross the ends over the top
03 -
- If your kitchen runs cold, preheat your oven to 200°F for 2 minutes, turn it off, and use that warm space for rising
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing and create smoother dough