Ultimate Blueberry Indulgence Rolls
Enjoy soft and fluffy blueberry rolls filled with tangy blueberry filling and topped with rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowls: For mixing and kneading the dough, as well as preparing the filling and frosting.
- 2 Measuring Cups and Spoons: To accurately measure ingredients.
- 3 Saucepan: For cooking the blueberry filling
Ingredients
Dough:
- - 4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 1 cup warm milk
- - 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- - 2 large eggs
Filling:
- - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- - 1 tbsp cornstarch
Frosting:
- - 4 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1 cup powdered sugar
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1-2 tbsp milk optional, to adjust consistency
Instructions
Dough:
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling:
- Cook Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in a little water. Stir into blueberry mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly:
- Prepare Rolls: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Filling: Spread the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Frosting:
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Flavoring: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy. If needed, add milk a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Frost Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
Serve:
- Enjoy: Serve the Blueberry Rolls warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!