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Lemon Blueberry Rolls

Soft and Sweet Lemon Blueberry Rolls to Brighten Your Day

Delight in these soft and sweet Lemon Blueberry Rolls, perfect for breakfast and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Frozen Blueberries Substitute with blackberries if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar Use sugar alternatives for substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot starch for gluten-free options.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free options.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s not expired for best results.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend works as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential to the recipe, do not omit.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal mixed with water as a vegan substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with margarine for dairy-free needs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Always go for fresh lemons.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Consider cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Use coconut powdered sugar for a healthier twist.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • stand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine frozen blueberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Stir occasionally as you cook for about 20-25 minutes until it thickens.
  2. To activate the yeast, mix it with sugar and warm milk in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Combine flour, salt, and a little sugar in a stand mixer.
  3. Once frothy, add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, softened butter, and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a coherent dough forms and knead for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Shape the kneaded dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Mix softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to create the lemon filling.
  6. After the rise, punch down the dough, roll into a rectangle, spread the lemon filling, dollop with blueberry jam, roll into a log, and slice into 12 pieces.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and pour heavy cream around them. Cover and let proof for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and reserved blueberry jam.
  10. Once cooled, frost the rolls with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check yeast freshness and adjust dough consistency with flour if needed.

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