Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls (Printable)

Pillowy rolls infused with lemon zest, fresh blueberries, and finished with a silky vanilla glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 packet instant yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ Filling

08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vanilla Icing

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
02 - Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
05 - Combine sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl, rubbing together to release citrus oils.
06 - Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 12x16-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle evenly with lemon sugar and scatter blueberries on top.
08 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice into 12 even pieces.
09 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, until puffy.
10 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
13 - Drizzle vanilla icing over warm rolls. Serve fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough is forgiving and rises beautifully every single time
  • Fresh blueberries burst while baking creating little pockets of jam
  • The vanilla icing ties everything together with just enough sweetness
02 -
  • Warm your milk to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit hot milk can kill the yeast
  • Dont skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of fluffy
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and help the dough rise properly
03 -
  • Use dental floss to slice rolls without squishing them down
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them to get the most flavor

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