Description
Homemade blueberry cinnamon rolls promise sweet comfort with rich swirls of fruity goodness and warm spice. Fragrant dough filled with plump blueberries and kissed with cinnamon sugar will transport you to breakfast paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with tepid milk and a pinch of sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to foam and become bubbly, indicating active fermentation.
- Incorporate remaining sugar, liquefied butter, salt, and eggs into the yeast solution. Gradually fold in flour, creating a malleable dough that pulls away from the bowl’s edges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and knead methodically until achieving a silky, elastic consistency. This process develops gluten and ensures a tender texture.
- Nestle the dough into a lightly greased container, drape with a moistened cloth, and position in a draft-free, warm environment. Allow the dough to expand and double in volume.
- Craft the aromatic filling by blending brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll the risen dough into a generous rectangular shape, approximately 16×12 inches.
- Generously brush the rolled dough with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly. Distribute fresh blueberries across the surface, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Carefully roll the dough from the elongated side, creating a tightly wound log. Delicately seal the edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Slice the log into twelve uniform portions. Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, allowing slight space between each for expansion.
- Cover the rolls and permit a secondary rising period, enabling them to become puffy and increased in volume.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake until the rolls transform into a rich, golden-brown hue, approximately 25 minutes.
- While rolls cool slightly, whip the cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Lavishly spread the creamy frosting over the warm rolls, allowing it to slightly melt and enhance the delectable treat.
Notes
- Activate dry yeast properly by ensuring milk temperature is between 100-110°F to create perfect rising conditions for the dough.
- Substitute fresh blueberries with frozen ones by gently folding them into the filling without thawing to prevent color bleeding and maintain texture.
- Enhance roll moisture by covering with a damp kitchen towel during rising stages, preventing dough surface from drying out and creating soft, tender rolls.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by replacing wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and adding xanthan gum for improved dough structure and elasticity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg