Red White Blue Breakfast Buns

Start your morning with a burst of patriotic charm and mouthwatering flavor with these Red White Blue Breakfast Buns! Perfectly soft and fluffy, these homemade yeast rolls are swirled with sweet strawberry jam and crowned with a luscious cream cheese glaze, creating the signature "red" and "white" layers. Fresh, juicy blueberries sprinkled on top add the final "blue" flourish, making these buns as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ideal for special occasions like Fourth of July brunches or Memorial Day breakfasts, this recipe combines a buttery, pillowy dough with vibrant fruit flavors and smooth, tangy frosting. Easy to prepare in advance and irresistibly festive, these breakfast buns are a delightful way to celebrate any morning in style!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cups Whole milk
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Strawberry jam
• 0.75 cups Fresh blueberries
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool slightly until warm to the touch but not hot.

Step 3

Add the warm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding the remaining 0.5 cups of flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x15-inch rectangle.

Step 7

Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.

Step 8

Starting from the longer side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the edges to seal.

Step 9

Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side-up into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

Cover the dish with a towel and let the buns rise for 30 minutes until puffy.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 12

Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 13

While the buns bake, make the cream cheese glaze: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until you achieve a pourable consistency.

Step 14

When the buns are done, let them cool for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the buns.

Step 15

Top each bun with fresh blueberries to add the finishing 'blue' touch. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1309.6 grams (1309.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3503

Total Fat 83.70g	107%
Saturated Fat 44.40g	222%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 427mg	142%
Sodium 2948mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 613.10g	223%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 269.70g
Protein 69.90g	140%

Vitamin D 173IU	865%
Calcium 548mg	42%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 1263mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.6%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 70.4%