Sourdough Blueberry Sweet Rolls

I had some blueberries in the fridge, a starter at its peak, and thought blueberry rolls would be a delicious breakfast the next day. This recipe is adapted from my cinnamon roll recipe. Since I wanted to use the blueberries that day, I didn't have time to make a sweet stiff levain, which I prefer for sweet doughs. If you plan ahead and want to use a sweet stiff leaven, you can follow my recipe for that here. This is a smaller recipe; it makes nine rolls that are slightly smaller than my cinnamon rolls. You could get away with half the sweet stiff levain if you use it. I topped these with a cream cheese and maple topping, and my family and I really enjoyed them!

Sourdough Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

• 500 grams bread flour
• 200 grams water
• 100 grams sourdough starter
• 1 egg
• 35 grams sugar
• 30 grams butter, melted
• 8 grams salt

Blueberry Filling

• 1½ cups blueberries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cream Cheese Topping

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Add all dough ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
2. Mix on low speed for 10–15 minutes, until the dough passes the windowpane test.
3. Grease an 8×8-inch pan and place the dough inside to rise.
4. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for about 6 hours, or until doubled and puffy.
5. To make the filling, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook on low for about 10 minutes, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
7. Roll the risen dough out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
8. Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the dough, then roll up from the long side.
9. Cut into 9 equal-sized rolls.
10. Arrange rolls in the pan. Proof on the counter for 1–2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
11. Preheat oven to 375°F.
12. Pour 2 tablespoons of heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 25–35 minutes, until they reach 195–200°F internally.
13. While the rolls bake, prepare the topping by combining topping ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
14. Heat until the cream cheese softens, whisking to combine. An immersion blender may be used to fully smooth the topping.
15. Pour topping over warm rolls, serve, and enjoy.