Description
These Homemade Blueberry Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and generously filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and fresh blueberries. Perfectly baked to golden brown and drizzled with a smooth vanilla glaze, these rolls are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert, combining fruity sweetness with rich cinnamon flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter, egg, salt, and the foamy yeast mixture. Gradually stir in all-purpose flour and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together for the filling.
- Roll the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the risen dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, and scatter the blueberries evenly.
- Shape the rolls: Tightly roll the dough into a log starting from one long side. Slice the log into 10-12 equal rolls and place them spaced apart in a greased baking dish. Cover and allow the rolls to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make the glaze: While the rolls are warm, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm blueberry sweet rolls before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm to the touch but not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to avoid soggy dough.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar filling.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm on the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the filling for added texture.
