Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Chef Mommie's Note:

A recipe From Southern Living. Did not see a recipe like this on zaar, in my search. Prep time does not include rising times.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 dozen

• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• ¼ ounce dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour , divided
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter (softened) or 2 tablespoons margarine (softened)
• ¼ cup brown sugar , firmly packed
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine , melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar , sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Combine 1/4 cup milk, sugar, salt, and 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; heat until butter melts.
2. Cool to 105 degrees to 115 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Stir in milk mixture, 1-1/2 cups flour, and egg; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
4. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup flour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
5. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour (dough will not quite double in bulk).
7. Punch dough down; turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
8. Roll dough into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle; spread with 2 tablespoons butter.
9. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle mixture over rectangle.
10. Sprinkle with blueberries.
11. Roll dough jellyroll fashion, starting at long side.
12. Pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends).
13. Cut roll into 1-inch slices; place slices, cut side down, in greased 8-inch square pan.
14. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Using a fork, gently lift center of rolls to form a peak.
15. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, about 40 minutes (rolls will not double in bulk).
16. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
17. Combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk, stirring well.
18. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Reviews

[pattikay in L.A.]

Wow, these are terrific! Adding the blueberries adds a new dimension to the already great taste of cinnamon rolls. The one I gave my daughter was gone in seconds and she was sadly disappointed that she couldn't have a second immediately. My husband ate two, and he doesn't really like sweets that much. Thanks for sharing!

[SkinnyMinnie]

These were just delicious!! I LOVED the blueberries in the cinnamon rolls! They are not too sweet which is great, and the dough was easy to make and work with. I will definately be making these again!! Thank you for sharing a great recipe!!