Blueberry Rolls
‘Tis the season for blueberries!
Ah yes, b.e.a.utiful blueberries.
I am lucky that I never have to purchase blueberries because my mom has about 20 blueberry bushes. Which means that if I want blueberries, there are most likely 14 bags of them in the freezer, some on the bushes, or some on the counter.
Spoiled. I know.
There are just so many things to do with blueberries though.
Shakes, smoothies, muffins, scones, breads, salads, with meats, cakes, ice creams, or just as snacks you pop in your mouth.
Blueberry muffins have to be one of my favorite things in the entire world.
I remember coming home to the smell of them when I was a kid. I am not a big fan of store bought baked goods of any kind.
Baked goods should be homemade. Call me a snob all you want.
But, I’m right 😉
So, how have you all been? Did you have an amazing holiday? Mine was full of housework and being outside. Which was awesome.
I actually unplugged myself from most social media outlets. I needed a break. Sometimes you just need a break from things. You know?
I may have “liked” a few things over the weekend, but I didn’t post a darn thing. Not on the blog, not on Facebook, not on Twitter. Nada. Was kind of nice.
Sometimes I like to unplug for a bit and kind of, you know, enjoy life. I think that I get too wrapped up in it sometimes. So it is really nice to just not deal with it, if only for a few days.
Makes me wonder how we ever survived without our smart phones haha.
Try it sometime. If you don’t get all your email or messages right as they come in, I promise the world will keep spinning and they will be waiting for you when you return.
Today I am sharing with you a recipe my Mom created, for some blueberry rolls.
Kind of like a cinnamon roll, but with blueberries and lemon instead. Genius right?!
There is nothing better than blueberries and lemon together. They go together like peas and carrots, like peanut butter & chocolate, like pickles and cheese (wait what?) 😉
Anyways, this recipe isn’t a quick one, so allow yourself ample time to get these made. The take time to make, rise, and bake.
However, the end result is well worth it.
Believe me.
- [u]Dough:[/u]
- 3 1/4 – 3 3/4 cups Flour
- 1/4 cup warm Water
- pinch of Sugar
- 1 tablespoons instant Yeast (or two packets)
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 Egg[br]
- [u]Filling:[/u]
- 1/2 Butter soften
- 2 Lemons zest
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups Fresh Blueberries[br]
- [u]Icing:[/u]
- 1/4 cup Butter melted
- 1 Lemon zest
- Juice of one Lemon or 1/2 teaspoon of Lemon extract
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup milk (use the amount that you need to get to your desired thickness)
- Place the warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes to activate.
- In a saucepan heat milk butter and sugar until warm but not boiling (120-130º). Set aside and let cool to 110-115º.
- In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, and salt. Add yeast mixture and milk mixture to flour. Blend at low speed of your stand mixer until moistened 30 seconds. Add egg and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. With a dough hook attachment or by hand stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead in mixer or by hand on a floured surface until smooth and elastic 5 to 8 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling. Combine sugar and lemon zest. Soften butter to be able to spread.
- Punch down dough. On light floured surface roll dough out to a 12″ x 18″ rectangle. Spread softened butter over surface of rolled out dough. Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over butter and dough. Spread blueberries evenly over the sugar mixture. Starting with shorter side of dough start rolling dough tightly. Pinch edge to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices, place cut side down in a 13″ x 9″ pan.
- Cover and let rise until dough has double about 30 – 45 minutes.
- Bake at 375º for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool until warm.
- Mix all icing ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly over warm rolls. Enjoy!
16 Comments
Patrick
I’m gonna stuff my face with another tonight!
RavieNomNoms
Haha, yeup!
LIz
Your twist on cinnamon rolls looks divine…I’ve added nectarine bits to mine, and now I must add berries!!!
PS…I’m headed up to northern Wisconsin for a week, and I think I’ll be unplugged whether I want to be or not!
RavieNomNoms
Whoa what are you doing in Wisconsin?? That’ll be fun 🙂
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me
These are BEAUTIFUL!!! I just made swet rolls for the first time the other day– I put blackberries in mine. I do not have blueberry bushes, but I ALWAYS have tons of blueberries– can’t wait to try your lemony blueberry sweet rolls!!
RavieNomNoms
What an amazing idea t use blackberries! I need to try that!! 🙂
Anita at Hungry Couple
When I’m on vacation, I totally unplug. It’s amazingly liberating. Blueberries are awesome and I’m quite envious of your ready supply. Great twist on a cinnamon bun. Yum, yum! Pickles and cheese? You keep typing stuff like that we’re gonna start thinking you’re pregnant. 😉
RavieNomNoms
Haha NO NO NO, I have actually loved pickles and cheese together since I was little. I have no idea why. I imagine if I ever get pregnant I will start eating normal things haha
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Can’t wait to try this! They look divine, Raven.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much Angie!
Ramona
You are absolutely right, your mother is a genius. This blueberry roll looks amazing. I am so jealous your mother has blueberry bushes. Blueberries are so good for you and they are expensive at the store. I need to figure out how to grow some blueberry bushes at my house now 🙂
RavieNomNoms
She absolutely is. If you need something sweet to satisfy your craving. She is your gal!
They are SO expensive. I am glad that I am able to enjoy like I am.
Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking
You are lucky! Those look so tempting…it would be such a hit in my house with the kids and hubby! Happy Friday sweetie!
Laura
What a great idea to add blueberries to your classic roll. They look lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie
Two of my favorite things, blueberries and cinnamon rolls. Great recipe Raven!
Kristina
SO jealous of your mom’s blueberry bushes! These rolls look amazing, especially with that lemon icing! And know what you mean about unplugging 🙂 I’ve been super slow on posts lately but its actually really nice!