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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls: A Sweet Start to Your Day for Beginner Bakers

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Fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with blueberries and topped with creamy frosting. A perfect breakfast or brunch delight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
    • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes. If the yeast doesn’t froth, it might be inactive, and you’ll need to start again with fresh yeast. Beginner Note: If the yeast doesn’t froth, it might be inactive, and you’ll need to start again.
  • Make the Dough:
    • To the yeast mixture, add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Gradually mix in the flour using a stand mixer or a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Add flour gradually to avoid a dry dough, as too much flour can make the rolls tough. Beginner Note: Add flour gradually to avoid a dry dough.
    • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic. Kneading develops gluten, which makes the rolls fluffy and chewy. Beginner Note: Kneading develops gluten, making the rolls fluffy.
  • First Rise:
    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. A warm place helps the yeast work efficiently and ensures the dough rises properly. Beginner Note: A warm place helps the yeast work efficiently.   
       
  • Prepare the Filling:
    • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. This creates a flavorful and aromatic filling. Beginner Note: Ensure the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Form the Rolls:
    • Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches) on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Brush the dough with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture, and scatter the fresh blueberries on top. Distribute the blueberries evenly across the dough for consistent flavor in each roll. Beginner Note: Distribute the blueberries evenly.
    • Roll the dough tightly from the long end, pinch to seal the seam, and cut the roll into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss. Using dental floss creates clean cuts and prevents squishing the dough. Beginner Note: Use a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
    • Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between them for expansion during the second rise and baking. Beginner Note: Leave space between rolls for them to expand.
  • Second Rise:
    • Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise again for about 30 minutes, or until they are puffed. This rise ensures light and airy rolls. Beginner Note: This rise ensures light and airy rolls.   
       
  • Bake:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a roll; it should come out clean. Beginner Note: Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  • Make Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and lump-free. Beginner Note: Use an electric mixer for a smooth frosting.
  • Finish:
    • Spread the frosting evenly over the warm rolls before serving. Warm rolls absorb the frosting better and create a gooey and delicious texture. Beginner Note: Warm rolls absorb the frosting better.

Notes

  • Use warm milk for yeast.
  • Knead dough well.
  • Don’t rush rising times.
  • Use softened cream cheese.
  • Cool slightly before frosting.

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