Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Printable)
Fluffy yeast rolls filled with fresh blueberries and bright lemon, finished with a sweet citrus 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
# Directions:
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 forms.
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 place for 1 hour until doubled.
05 - Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
06 - Roll dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Spread cooled filling evenly over surface.
07 - Roll tightly from long side. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lemon glaze soaks into the warm rolls creating these incredible pockets of sweet tangy goodness
- Fresh blueberries burst slightly during baking making each roll uniquely jammy
- They freeze beautifully so you can pull one out on chaotic mornings and feel like you have your life together
02 -
- The filling must be completely cool before spreading or the butter in your dough will melt and create a sticky disaster that refuses to roll neatly
- Room temperature ingredients matter here, especially the eggs and milk, because cold ingredients can shock the yeast and slow down rising
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls instead of a knife for perfect spirals every single time
- Pinch the final seam tightly and place rolls seam side down so they don't unroll during baking