Bread Machine Blueberry Rolls
Warm bread machine blueberry rolls are made with fresh blueberries and topped in an easy citrus glaze made from prepared orange juice. Elegant and easy, this is at home on your breakfast table or perfect for a holiday brunch.
If you love cinnamon rolls like I do, you're going to love these homemade blueberry rolls.
Made with a similar dough but rolled out and filled with fresh blueberries and topped with a citrus glaze they are such a fun variation for the classic breakfast pastry.
When you use a bread machine to make the dough, you only need a few minutes of time to assemble the rolls. You can prep them the night before and bake them in the morning which makes them perfect for a holiday brunch.
Why This is the Best Recipe
When fresh blueberries are in season and you want a new way to use them for a special treat, this is the best blueberry rolls recipe because:
- Easy to Prep: The simple dough gets prepped right in a bread machine. Just roll the dough out and bake!
- Sweet and Juicy Berries: Use fresh blueberries for the most delicious flavor.
- Citrus Glaze: The simple glaze to frost the top of the rolls has a hint of orange juice in it which complements the blueberries so well.
Ingredients
Making homemade breakfast rolls only requires a few easy ingredients:
- Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour works here.
- Sugar: You'll need both regular sugar and powdered sugar for the glaze.
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Kosher Salt
- Instant Yeast
- Fresh Blueberries: Do not try to use frozen blueberries for this recipe. They will add too much liquid to the recipe as they thaw.
- Orange Juice
Make the Dough
As with all bread machine recipes, you definitely want to add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe.
Start by adding the liquid ingredients first. Add the milk and vanilla to the bread pan.
Then add the softened butter, cut into chunks. One large chunk of butter would be too difficult for the bread machine paddle to knead well. Just cut it into smaller pieces before adding to the pan.
Then add the dry ingredients right on top.
Add the flour, sugar, and salt to the pan on top of the milk. Use the back of a spoon to dig a well in the center and add the instant yeast right on top.
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Dough Program
Place the bread pan back in the bread maker. Select the DOUGH program and press Start.
The dough should finish in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Shape the Rolls
When the dough is ready, transfer it to a baking mat and roll the dough out to a 20 x 12-inch rectangle.
Rub a tablespoon of softened butter all around the inside of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the orange extract, if using. Use a pastry brush to spread the butter evenly all over the surface of the rolled dough.
Scatter the sugar over the top of the dough evenly.
Roll the dough into a log starting at the long edge and working towards you. See photos in post above for clarification. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them cut side up in the prepared baking pan.
Second Rise
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the orange rolls rise for 20 - 30 minutes in a warm place.
They should double in size.
Baking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Bake the blueberry rolls for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Make the Glaze
To prepare the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice with a fork until smooth.
If the glaze is too thick, add a sprinkle of orange juice or milk to thin it out. If the glaze is too runny, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to thicken it up.
Make Ahead Tips
If you would like to prep these ahead for a special brunch or holiday, you can assemble the blueberry rolls right up to the second rise stage.
Cover them with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge. You can keep them overnight and then just bake them in the morning. Let them rise on the stovetop while the oven preheats.
I do not recommend freezing these rolls. The blueberries will release too many juices and ruin the texture of your rolls.
Also, I do not recommend baking them the day before. They are best served fresh from the oven.
Serving Suggestions
These fresh and fruity breakfast rolls are an amazing centerpiece for a weekend brunch with your family. They are elegant enough to be served for a special holiday brunch like Easter or Christmas, too.
Pair them with a platter of peppered bacon and steaming carafes of coffee for a simple breakfast.
Or add in a family-style serving of scrambled eggs and vegetables, a side of turkey sausage, and these for a larger brunch menu.
More Bread Machine Recipes
I love to bake homemade treats with my bread maker. Here are a few other breakfast bread you'll love:
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Rolls with Orange Glaze
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 cups (411g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
For the Blueberry Filling
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest from 1 orange, save an additional 1 tablespoon for garnishing the glaze
- 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
For the Orange Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice from 1 orange
Instructions
- Add the ingredients for the dough to the bread machine pan fitted with the paddle attachment in the order they are listed, starting with the milk and ending with the yeast. Be sure to cut the softened butter into chunks and scatter them into the pan so they blend well into the dough. Spoon the flour right on top of the wet ingredients and then sprinkle the sugar and salt around the perimeter of the pan. Use a spoon to dig a shallow well in the center of the flour and place the yeast there.
- Place the bread pan in your bread machine and select the DOUGH program.
- Rub a tablespoon of softened butter all around the inside of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- When the dough is ready, transfer it to a baking mat and roll the dough out to a 20 x 12-inch rectangle.
- Melt the 5 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Use a pastry brush to spread the butter evenly all over the surface of the rolled dough.
- Stir together the sugar and orange zest. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the top.
- Roll the dough into a log starting at the long edge and working towards you. See photos in post above for clarification. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them cut side up in the prepared baking pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the blueberry rolls rise for 20 - 30 minutes in a warm place. They should double in size.
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 375°F for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- To make the glaze, stir together the powdered sugar, butter, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm blueberry rolls and serve.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead Tips:
To prep the rolls ahead of time, you can refrigerate the assembled blueberry rolls. Cover them in plastic wrap and chill them before they do the final rise. Simply set them on the oven while it preheats in the morning and they will rise well before baking. I don't recommend freeze these rolls, the blueberries will get very juicy during the thawing process and the liquid could ruin the dough.Save This Recipe to Your Recipe Box
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