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Lemon Lavender and Blueberry Rolls

Lemon, Lavender and Blueberry Rolls

These lemon, lavender and blueberry rolls are soft, pillowy sourdough sweet rolls filled with fragrant lavender, bright lemon zest, and juicy blueberries, then finished with a sweet lemon glaze for an elegant breakfast or brunch treat.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g active sourdough starter
  • 240 ml whole milk, warm
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 90 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 480 g all-purpose flour
  • 85 g unsalted butter, softened (filling)
  • 80 g granulated sugar (filling)
  • 1.5 tsp culinary dried lavender, lightly crushed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (filling)
  • 150 g fresh blueberries
  • 120 g powdered sugar (glaze)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (glaze)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • stand mixer or hands
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Mix sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
  2. Add flour gradually and knead for 8–10 minutes until soft, smooth, and slightly tacky.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 4–6 hours until doubled.
  4. Mix softened butter, sugar, crushed lavender, and lemon zest to make the filling.
  5. Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle and spread filling evenly, leaving a border.
  6. Scatter blueberries over filling and gently press them into the dough.
  7. Roll dough tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until puffy.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle glaze over warm rolls.

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender only and keep it subtle to avoid overpowering the rolls. An overnight cold rise enhances flavor and makes baking easier the next morning.