Orange Blueberry Sweet Rolls

These orange blueberry sweet rolls are the perfect way to start your morning. The sweet berries and tart orange juice are a delicious blend of flavors perfect for breakfast. 

Orange Blueberry Sweet Rolls

These sweet rolls are light, fresh and bursting with flavor! The combination of orange zest and fresh blueberries is such a refreshing twist from a classic cinnamon roll.  You prepare these sweet rolls with the same steps as a classic cinnamon roll but with a few changes.  Once these sweet rolls are done baking you pour a delicious glaze on top while still warm. The glaze seeps into the rolls adding more flavor to the rolls.  There are a few steps to these sweet rolls but they are simple and worth it!

TIPS & FAQ’s

PRO TIP: For pesky blueberries that like to roll be sure to slightly push the blueberries into the dough while rolling.*

Can I prepare these ahead of time? 

Yes, you can prepare part of this recipe ahead of time. I don’t recommend fully making the sweet rolls as I fear the sugar will begin to pull out the blueberry juices. Instead, once you let your dough rise the first time and you punch it down, cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before proceeding (once dough comes to room temperature) with the next steps. 

Can I use frozen blueberries? 

I have not tested this recipe with frozen berries. I’m assuming frozen berries would work just fine as long as you add the berries while still completely frozen. I wouldn’t let them thaw first. 

How to make Orange Blueberry Sweet Rolls

• In a small bowl add warm water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes
• In a large bowl whisk together butter, milk, sugar, egg, and salt.  Add yeast and slowly combine.
• Add three cups of flour and stir to combine. Add the remaining flour. Attach bread hook and mix for 5 minutes.  Add more flour if needed until the dough is soft and not sticky. Cover dough with plastic wrap and allow to double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Once dough has double in size punch it down and roll out on a floured surface. Spread filling onto the dough with a bakers brush, top with blueberries and roll up. 
• Cut the dough into 12-15 equal pieces.  Place dough onto a greased baking dish with rolls about 1 inch apart.  Allow the rolls to sit for one hour.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and done in the middle.  Keep an eye on them so the tops don’t get too brown.
• Mix together the glaze ingredients and pour over the hot rolls. Serve immediately. 

Orange Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Author Katie

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

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Servings 15 rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 pkg active dry yeast
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg,whisked
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 1/2 cups flour

FIlling:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• zest of one orange
• 4 TBSP orange juice
• 1-2 cups blueberries

Glaze:

• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 tsp orange extract, can substitute vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 3-4 Tbsp milk
• 2 tsp. orange zest

Instructions

• In a small bowl add warm water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes
• In a large bowl whisk together butter, milk, sugar, egg, and salt.  Add yeast and slowly combine.
• Add three cups of flour and stir to combine. Add the remaining flour. Attach bread hook and mix for 5 minutes.  Add more flour if needed until the dough is soft and not sticky. Cover dough with plastic wrap and allow to double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Once dough has double in size punch it down and roll out on a floured surface. Spread filling onto the dough with a bakers brush, top with blueberries and roll up. 
• Cut the dough into 12-15 equal pieces.  Place dough onto a greased baking dish with rolls about 1 inch apart.  Allow the rolls to sit for one hour.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and done in the middle.  Keep an eye on them so the tops don't get too brown.
• Mix together the glaze ingredients and pour over the hot rolls. Serve immediately. 

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