The Estate Bakery
Blueberry-Lime Breakfast Rolls
The Strategy:
These sweet breakfast rolls feature a plush, buttery yeast dough wrapped around a vibrant filling of fresh blueberries, lime zest, and sugar. The combination of sweet, juicy berries and bright, zesty lime glaze makes for a refreshing twist on the classic cinnamon roll. Preparing the dough ahead and letting it rise overnight makes morning baking an effortless and joyful experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 stick
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup natural cane sugar
- 3 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pastry flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons dry active yeast
- vegetable oil spray, for coating
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, about 2 cups
- ½ cup natural cane sugar
- 3 large limes, zested, about 6 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- Juice of 1 large lime, about 1 to 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the milk, butter and eggs into the pan of a bread maker.
- Add 1⁄3 cup can sugar, flour and salt.
- Place the yeast into the yeast compartment (or follow the specific directions for your machine). Start the machine on the dough cycle.
- Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray. (You can also choose to place the rolls into two small pans.
- Bake one and freeze one!) When the dough is ready, turn it out of the pan onto a lightly floured work surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a large rectangle, about 12 x 14-inches with the longest end horizontally across your board. Use extra flour so that the dough does not stick to the board or to the rolling pin.
- Toss the blueberries with ½ cup cane sugar, lime zest, and cornstarch. Use a brush to spread the melted butter over the dough.
- Spread the blueberry filling over the dough. From the side nearest you, roll the dough up and over the filling to form a 14-inch log.
- Cut the log in half, and then in half again.
- Cut each piece into 3 (about 2-inch) slices. This will give you 12 rolls.
- Place each roll, cut side down into the baking dish.
- Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise until they are puffy, about 2 hours. (Or, you can cover the rolls with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator overnight.) Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Brush the rolls with half-and-half, and place into the oven.
- Bake until they are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven.
- Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lime juice and cream until the glaze is pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
Cook’s Tip
Of course, you do not need a bread maker to make the dough for this recipe. I just like using all the time-saving appliances I can find! You can do it yourself. Mix the dough together using a dough hook attachment for your electric mixer (I know . . . another appliance . . .) You want to have the dough come together on the hook. After it does come together keep the machine running for about 5 minutes. This gets those glutens working! Place the dough onto your lightly floured surface and knead until you have a smooth ball. Place the dough into a lightly oil bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. I use the proof setting in my warming drawer for this. Continue with the recipe.
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The Heart of the Table
The sweet aroma of melting butter, yeast, and warm blueberries fills the house, immediately creating a festive, celebratory morning mood. The sight of these golden rolls, glistening with a bright lime glaze and bubbling berry juices, makes the breakfast table feel like a special occasion. It is a delightful centerpiece that invites everyone to slow down and enjoy a sweet start to the day.
- a professional Hawthorne strainer with a tight-coil spring
- a set of heavy-gauge, satin-finished stainless steel mixing bowls
- a platinum-grade non-stick silicone baking mat for consistent heat conduction
- a fine-blade microplane zester with an ergonomic soft-grip handle
- a teardrop weighted stainless steel bar spoon with a twisted stem
Neighborly Grace
- THE PRESENTATION: Serve the rolls warm directly in the baking dish, drizzled with the glossy white lime glaze so the purple blueberry pockets peek through.
- THE POUR: A glass of chilled, freshly squeezed orange juice or a cup of hot chamomile tea to complement the zesty lime and sweet berries.
- THE VIBE: Sunlit Dining Alcove: Soft morning light and cheerful music create a bright, breezy atmosphere perfect for a happy weekend breakfast.
