Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for holiday baking. They offer a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll with a burst of fresh blueberry flavor. The sweet blueberry frosting takes them to the next level.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking dish
- Rolling Pin
- Shallow saucer for egg mixture
- – Oven
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 820-940 grams 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 355 ml 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 60 ml ¼ cup honey or regular syrup
- Filling:
- 280 grams 10 oz frozen blueberries
- 100 grams ½ cup granulated sugar
- 100 grams ½ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Blueberry Frosting:
- 240 grams 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 240 ml 1 cup water, divided
- 100 grams ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6.25 ml 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- 15 grams 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 240 grams 2 cups powdered sugar
- 30 grams 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional, for a richer frosting)
Instructions
- For the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
- Warm the milk slightly and add it with the honey/syrup to the dry ingredients.
- Fold until mostly combined. Add more flour if needed to form a non-sticky ball.
- Grease the bowl, place the dough back in, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 60-90 minutes).
- Assembling the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 43×64 cm (17×25 inch) rectangle, about 1 cm (¼ inch) thick.
- Mix blueberries, sugars, and lemon zest, and spread over the dough.
- Roll into a log, cut into even pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise in a slightly warm oven (heated to 65°C/150°F then turned off) for 45-60 minutes.
- Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- For the Blueberry Frosting:
- Cook blueberries, 120 ml (½ cup) water, and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Mix the remaining 120 ml (½ cup) water and cornstarch, add to the pan with 1.25 ml (¼ teaspoon) vanilla. Let it thicken.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with blueberry glaze and butter (if using) until the desired consistency. Add the remaining 5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla.
- Frost the rolls with blueberry frosting.
Notes
Conclusion:
Enjoy your non-vegan twist on blueberry cinnamon rolls. These sweet treats are perfect for the holiday season and are sure to delight your family and guests. Keywords:
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Enjoy your non-vegan twist on blueberry cinnamon rolls. These sweet treats are perfect for the holiday season and are sure to delight your family and guests. Keywords:
blueberry, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, brunch, dessert, American cuisine, homemade, holiday baking, blueberry frosting, sweet rolls, baking, delicious, family-friendly, flavorful, treat, warm, fresh, fruity, satisfying, indulgent