Description
These delightful blueberry cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Topped with a creamy glaze, they make for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (more if needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This means your yeast is active and ready to go!
- Once the yeast is frothy, add the melted butter and eggs to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, gently toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of flour. This will help prevent them from sinking into the dough when baking.
- Set both the cinnamon-sugar mixture and the blueberries aside until the dough is ready.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture and blueberries evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before drizzling with the cream cheese glaze.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
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Notes
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- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- These cinnamon rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the blueberries with other fruits like raspberries or chopped apples.
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- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes