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Sourdough Discard Lemon Blueberry Rolls

Fluffy, sweet rolls packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 57 g ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 50 g 1 large egg
  • 120 g ½ cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)
  • 205 g ¾ cup milk, slightly warmed Can use any type of milk.
  • 5 g 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 g Zest of 2 lemons
  • 400 g 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 g 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2.5 g ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2.5 g ½ tsp salt
  • 50 g ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Blueberry Filling

  • 250 g 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries Can substitute fresh blueberries.
  • 50 g ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 40 g 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 g Zest of 1 lemon (for filling)
  • 16 g 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 15 g 1 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 113 g 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 57 g ¼ cup salted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 2.5 g ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 4 g Zest of 1 lemon (for glaze)
  • 25–30 g 2 tbsp lemon juice (to taste, for glaze)
  • 90 g ¾ cup powdered sugar

Method

Make the Blueberry Compote

  • In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar, blueberries, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.

Make the Dough

  • In a large bowl, mix softened butter, egg, sourdough discard, warm milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  • Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Knead until a smooth dough forms.

Roll and Fill

  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread the cooled blueberry compote over the dough.
  • Roll up tightly and cut into slices.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the rolls in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Make the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

  • In a bowl, blend cream cheese, salted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

These rolls are best served warm. Drizzle the lemon cream cheese glaze over them before serving. You can also add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a festive touch.
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