Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Printer-friendly)
Fluffy swirled rolls with tangy lemon and sweet blueberry filling, topped with zesty glaze
# What You’ll 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
# How to Make It:
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 floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area 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 mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool completely.
06 - Roll risen dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle. Spread cooled blueberry filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
07 - Starting from a long side, tightly roll up the dough. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 12 equal rolls.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving space between each. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
11 - Drizzle lemon glaze over warm rolls immediately before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lemon glaze soaks into the warm rolls creating pockets of bright citrus flavor in every bite
- They strike that perfect balance between indulgent breakfast treat and not too sweet dessert
- The blueberry filling stays put instead of oozing out thanks to a quick thickening trick
02 -
- The filling must be completely cool before spreading, otherwise it melts the butter in the dough and creates a sticky mess
- Use dental floss to slice the rolls, it cuts cleanly without squishing the delicate spiral
- These rolls are best served warm but reheat beautifully at 300°F for 10 minutes
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily and create better texture
- Don't skip the cornstarch in the filling, it's what keeps everything nestled inside the swirls