Blueberry Buns With Vanilla Icing

Blueberry Buns With Vanilla Icing 

Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Buns

These Blueberry Buns with Vanilla Icing are light, fluffy, and gently sweet, with juicy blueberries folded into a tender yeast dough. Finished with a classic vanilla icing, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea—and taste just like something from a European bakery.

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Ingredients

For the Blueberry Buns

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  (If frozen, do not thaw)

• 1 tbsp flour (to toss blueberries)

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For the Vanilla Icing

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon sugar.
   Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.

3. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.

4. Mix until a soft dough forms.

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Step 2: Knead & Rise

1. Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

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Step 3: Add Blueberries

1. Gently toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour.

2. Punch down dough and carefully fold in blueberries to avoid crushing.

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Step 4: Shape the Buns

1. Divide dough into 10–12 equal portions.

2. Shape into smooth buns and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.

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Step 5: Bake

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Bake buns for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden.

• Cool slightly before icing.

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Vanilla Icing

1. Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.

2. Drizzle generously over warm (not hot) buns.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with coffee or tea

• Add lemon zest to icing for a citrus twist

• Perfect for brunch tables or bake sales

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Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Store at room temperature for 2 days

• Refrigerate up to 5 days

• Freeze un-iced buns up to 2 months

• Reheat gently and glaze fresh

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Recipe Variations

• Lemon Blueberry Buns – add lemon zest to dough and icing

• Cream Cheese Iced Blueberry Buns

• Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Buns

• Whole-Wheat Blueberry Breakfast Buns

OTHER RECIPES

A gerat bread machine recipe to try ! 

Ingredients: 

 * 1 cup milk, lukewarm 

 * 1 large egg, room temperature 

 * 2 teaspoons vanilla 

 * 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

 * 1/3 cup granulated sugar 

 * 1 scant teaspoon salt 

 * 4 tablespoons softened butter 

 * 3 to 4 ounces (3/4 to 1 cup) dried blueberries 

 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

 * 2 tablespoons water 

 * 1 egg yolk Icing*** 

 * 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 

 * 1 tablespoon butter 

 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

* 2 tablespoons hot water or milk, plus more for consistency

 INSTRUCTIONS 

Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan. 

 Whisk milk with egg and vanilla. 

Add milk mixture, flour, sugar, salt, butter, and yeast, in the order suggested by your bread machine manufacturer. 

 Set on dough cycle and add the blueberries and cinnamon at the beep for adding ingredients. 

If the dough seems very sticky (or very dry) at this point, add a bit of flour (or water) in very small amounts. On a floured surface, punch the dough down. 

Break off pieces of dough and shape into balls. 

Place side-by side in the prepared pan. 

Cover and let rise for 45 minutes. 

Heat oven to 350°. 

Beat the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of water and brush lightly over the tops of the buns. 

Bake the blueberry buns for 20 to 25 minutes, until nicely browned. 

 For icing, put confectioners' sugar in a bowl. In a microwave-proof cup or small bowl, combine butter with water and vanilla. 

Microwave until butter is melted and mixture is very hot. Pour into the confectioners' sugar and mix until well blended and smooth. 

Add very small amounts of hot water until you get a good drizzling consistency. 

I put the mixture in a squeeze bottle and warm again in the microwave before drizzling over the buns, but you can drizzle with a spoon. 

The bread machine recipe is ready...nice ! Enjoy the bread ! 

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