Patriotic Breakfast Buns
Celebrate your morning with these delightful Patriotic Breakfast Buns, perfect for holidays or any day you crave something sweet and festive! Filled with luscious strawberries and blueberries and topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, these buns not only look like an American flag, but they also burst with flavor in every bite. Serve them fresh out of the oven for a warm, comforting breakfast that family and friends will love. Ideal for brunch gatherings or special occasions, share these delightful creations as a wonderful way to start the day and celebrate the season!
20
Servings
160
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
dry active yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package (None)
granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (Divide as needed)
warm milk
1 1/4 cups (Heated to about 110°F (43°C))
large egg yolks
2 (Separate from whites)
unsalted butter
1/4 cup + 1/3 cup, melted (Melt and divide as needed)
all-purpose flour
4 cups (None)
salt
1 teaspoon (None)
blueberries
1/2 cup (Fresh and washed)
strawberries
1 1/2 cups (Hulled and diced)
store-bought vanilla frosting
1/4 cup (For decoration)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the yeast, granulated sugar, and warm milk. Allow it to rest for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
2
Add the egg yolks, melted unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and salt to the mixer. Attach the dough hook and mix on medium speed for about 6 minutes until the dough is soft, elastic, and slightly sticky. Lightly coat the dough with vegetable oil, turning it in the bowl to ensure it is well coated.
3
Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and place it in a warm location, allowing the dough to rise until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
4
Shape the Buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with some of the melted butter.
5
Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll two portions into 8 x 10-inch rectangles. Brush each rectangle with one-quarter of the melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Evenly distribute 1/2 cup of diced strawberries on each.
6
Starting from the long edge, roll each rectangle up tightly to form logs, then cut each log into five 2-inch pieces. Place them into the buttered baking pan, arranging the pieces along the bottom edge in rows of 5.
7
For the third piece of dough, roll it out to an 8 x 12-inch rectangle. Brush with one-quarter of the melted butter, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and add the remaining strawberries. Roll and cut this into six 2-inch pieces, then place them in a 3 x 2 grid in the top right corner of the pan.
8
For the last piece, roll it into an 8 x 8-inch square. Brush with the remaining butter, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and scatter the blueberries. Roll this into a log, cut into four 2-inch pieces, and arrange them in a 2 x 2 grid in the top left corner of the pan.
9
Cover the pan with a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm area for an additional 30 minutes.
10
Bake: Once the dough has risen and the oven is preheated, remove the towel and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
11
Cool and Decorate: Allow the buns to cool completely. Using store-bought vanilla frosting, pipe horizontal stripes over the strawberry-filled buns to create the ‘white stripes’ of the flag and add dots on the blueberry buns to represent the stars. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
7.5g
Fat
21.6g
Carbs
2.4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Patriotic Breakfast Buns?
Patriotic Breakfast Buns are sweet, festive rolls filled with strawberries and blueberries, arranged and decorated to resemble the American flag.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 20 individual breakfast buns.
How many calories are in each Patriotic Breakfast Bun?
Each bun contains approximately 160 calories.
What temperature should the milk be for the yeast?
The milk should be warm, ideally heated to about 110°F (43°C), to properly activate the yeast.
How long should the yeast mixture rest?
The yeast, sugar, and milk mixture should rest for approximately 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
What type of flour is best for these buns?
All-purpose flour is used in this recipe to achieve a soft and elastic dough texture.
How long should I mix the dough with a stand mixer?
Mix the dough on medium speed for about 6 minutes using a dough hook until it is soft and elastic.
How long does the first rise take?
The dough should rise in a warm location for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
What size baking pan is needed?
You will need a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, brushed with melted butter.
How do I create the 'stars' section of the flag?
Roll a portion of dough into an 8x8 inch square, fill with blueberries, roll into a log, cut into four 2-inch pieces, and place them in a 2x2 grid in the top left corner.
How do I create the 'stripes' section of the flag?
Use strawberry-filled dough pieces arranged in rows along the bottom and a 3x2 grid in the top right to form the stripe area.
What fruits are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1.5 cups of diced strawberries and 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries.
At what temperature should the buns be baked?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the buns.
How long is the second rise?
After shaping and placing the buns in the pan, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
How long do the buns need to bake?
Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown.
What type of frosting is used for decoration?
Store-bought vanilla frosting is used to pipe stripes and stars onto the cooled buns.
Can I use egg whites in the dough?
This specific recipe calls only for 2 large egg yolks to create a richer dough.
How much butter is required?
You will need a total of 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup of unsalted butter, melted and divided.
Is the dough supposed to be sticky?
Yes, the dough should be soft, elastic, and slightly sticky after mixing.
How do I prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl during the rise?
Lightly coat the dough with vegetable oil and turn it in the bowl to ensure all sides are covered.
How should I prep the strawberries?
Strawberries should be hulled and diced into small pieces before being added to the dough.
How do I make the 'stars' on the blueberry buns?
After the buns have cooled, use vanilla frosting to pipe small dots on the blueberry-filled buns.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are approximately 7.5 grams of fat in each serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a bun?
Each bun contains approximately 21.6 grams of carbohydrates.
Is there protein in these breakfast buns?
Yes, each serving provides about 2.4 grams of protein.
Should the buns be decorated while warm?
No, allow the buns to cool completely before frosting so the designs do not melt.
How much sugar is added to the fruit filling?
Approximately 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar is sprinkled over the buttered dough for each portion before adding fruit.
What kind of yeast is used?
The recipe calls for one 1/4 ounce package of dry active yeast.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include breakfast, buns, holiday, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla frosting, and patriotic.
How do I serve Patriotic Breakfast Buns?
Serve them fresh after decorating with vanilla frosting for the best flavor and festive appearance.