Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls (Printable)

Pillowy rolls with lemon zest, juicy blueberries, and smooth vanilla icing. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 packet instant yeast (7 g)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ Filling

08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw)
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vanilla Icing

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
05 - Combine sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl, rubbing together to release the citrus oils.
06 - Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to a 12x16-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough, sprinkle with lemon sugar mixture, and scatter blueberries on top.
08 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice into 12 even pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.
09 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
10 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
12 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
13 - Drizzle vanilla icing over warm rolls. Serve fresh for best results.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lemon sugar filling creates these incredible bright pockets of flavor throughout every bite
  • They strike that perfect balance between special occasion indulgence and weekend comfort food
02 -
  • Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice rolls instead of a knife to keep them perfectly round
  • Check the dough after the first rise by pressing gently with a finger, the indentation should hold its shape
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the dough structure
  • Rotate the baking dish halfway through for even golden color on all rolls

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