Lemon Blueberry Rolls (Printable)

Soft fluffy rolls filled with sweet blueberries and tangy lemon, 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 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. Mix until dough begins to form.
03 - Turn dough 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 in size.
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. Spread cooled blueberry filling evenly over surface.
07 - Roll dough tightly from long edge. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Place rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries creates this perfect balance that wakes up your tastebuds without being too sweet
  • These rolls transform a regular weekend morning into something that feels like a special occasion
02 -
  • Let the blueberry filling cool completely before spreading, otherwise it'll melt the butter in your dough and make a sticky mess
  • Use unflavored dental floss to cut the rolls, it gives you the cleanest slices without squishing all those beautiful layers
03 -
  • If your blueberries are especially large, cut them in half before making the filling to prevent them from bursting and making your dough too wet
  • Room temperature ingredients for the dough make a huge difference in how well everything comes together

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