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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Indulgent Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls That Will Make Mornings Bright

Delight in these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls, combining gooey blueberries and warm cinnamon for a sweet morning treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour use bread flour for extra chewiness
  • ½ cup sugar swap for brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • cup melted butter can replace with margarine
  • 2 large eggs substitute with a flax egg for an egg-free version
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries frozen blueberries work well too
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese mascarpone can be a richer substitute
  • 1 cup powdered sugar consider using a sugar alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of sugar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast. Pour in 1 cup of warm milk and add ⅓ cup of melted butter and 2 eggs. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
First Rise
  1. Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, covering it with a kitchen towel. Set in a warm area to rise for about 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
  1. Once the dough has risen, roll it into a rectangle (about 16x12 inches). Spread ¼ cup of softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and ½ cup sugar, and scatter 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, slice into 12 even pieces.
Second Rise
  1. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Make the frosting by beating together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy.
Frosting the Rolls
  1. Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These blueberry cinnamon rolls can be prepared ahead of time to the second rise stage and refrigerated overnight.

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