• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Scribbles
    • Thursday Thoughts
    • The Joy List
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • My Portfolio
  • Life Style

  • Shop
    • My Favorites
  • Recipe Index
    • bread
    • Cakes
    • Savory
  • Easy Meals
  • Desserts
  • Filipino Recipes

by sanna last updated May 3, 2019 posted May 3, 2019 3 Comments

Finnish Blueberry Buns

  • 124
Jump to Recipe

You will love the fresh and bright flavor of these Finnish Blueberry Buns warm from the oven. Juicy and sweet berries nestled on soft bread, these are pure comfort with your cup of coffee!

Jump to Recipe                        Print Recipe

Finnish blueberry buns in the baking pan, freshly baked.

I think it is about time that I declare that blueberries are my most favorite of all berries. The sweet-tart blue little pieces are so fun to eat, and a handful of this anytime of the day makes me feel so alive and energetic.

I had a great time assembling them in these Finnish Blueberry Buns. The bread dough serves as mini baskets for the blueberries. Once baked, the buns are such a beautiful sight.

Top close up shot of Finnish Blueberry Buns.

The dough is lightly spiced with cardamom, giving it that bright, fruity note. The abundant berries in each assembly make these blueberry buns the best combination of fruits and carbs.

Do you love blueberries? You should not miss this one. It is the perfect breakfast for the blueberry person in your family, and if that happens to be you, let’s do this!

Top shot of Finnish Blueberry buns.

How to Make Finnish Blueberry Buns?

  • Proof the yeast by combining yeast and warm water in a mixing bowl. Let this stand until the mixture is foamy.
  • Add the egg, milk, butter, sugar, salt and cardamom. Stir everything well with a wooden spoon. Add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time and stir well after each addition.
  • Sprinkle just enough of the remaining flour and stir. Repeat just until the dough gathers in the center of the bowl. You may not need all of the remaining flour.

Mixing the dough for the Finnish Blueberry buns.

  • Turn the dough over on a lightly floured board. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. The stickiness should have been diminished noticeably too.
  • New to Kneading? Check out How Do I Knead Bread Dough video for guidance.
  • Shape the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour, or until the size is doubled.

The risen dough of Finnish Blueberry buns.

  • After the first rise, divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and arrange them in a large baking pan that is lined with parchment paper.
  • Let them rise once more for about 40 minutes.

Finish Blueberry buns, second rise.

Meanwhile, prepare the blueberry filling. Combine the blueberries. sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir well.

Blueberry mixture for the buns.

  • Once the dough balls have risen, use your hands to punch down the middle of each ball, creating a large well.
  • Press firmly down until you can touch the surface under. Carefully place as many blueberries you can fit in the well, brushing off the excess powders.
  • Repeat with the rest of the dough and berries, leaving behind the loose cornstarch mixture in the bowl.

The Finnish Blueberry buns ready for the oven.

  • Brush the surface of the buns with beaten eggs. Bake the buns for 18-23 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden.
  • Serve these warm, or reheat leftovers in the microwave for 8-12 seconds.

One blueberry bun on a plate.

Oh, the juicy berries. Perfection.

More Blueberry Delights:

  • Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Easy Berry Tart
  • Blueberry Cobbler
  • Glazed Triple Berry Pie
  • Easy Berry Cake

A blueberry bun served on a plate.

More Bread Recipes for You:

  • Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
  • Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls withEasy Caramel Glaze
  • Sweet Beehive Buns
  • Chelsea Buns
  • Sticky Buns with Pecans and Rum Raisins
  • Sweet Cheese Rolls
  • Japanese Condensed Milk Bread
Finnish blueberry buns in the baking pan, freshly baked.
5 from 2 votes
Print

Finnish Blueberry Buns

You will love the fresh and bright flavor of these Finnish Blueberry Buns warm from the oven. Juicy and sweet berries nestled on soft bread, these are pure comfort with your cup of coffee!

Course Dessert
Cuisine European
Keyword Blueberry Buns
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
rise times for dough 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 152 kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water 105-115 F
  • 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 to 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Blueberry Filling

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries wash and dried
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 egg lightly beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let this mixture stand for about 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy. Add the warm milk, butter, sugar, eggs, cardamom and salt. Stir everything well with a wooden spoon.

  2. Add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a  time, stirring well after each addition. Add just enough of the remaining flour, a few tablespoons at a time, just until the dough gathers in the center of the bowl as you stir. You may not need the entire amount of flour.

  3. Turn the dough on a lightly floured board. Knead the dough until it is smooth, elastic and has lost some stickiness. Shape it into a ball and place it inside a bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the size is doubled. Meanwhile, prepare the blueberry filling. Combine the sugar, cornstarch and blueberries in a bowl and stir well.

  4. Once risen, gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball. Arrange the dough balls in a large baking pan that is lined with parchment paper. Cover it once again with a kitchen towel and let it rise for about 40 minutes. The dough should be puffy, soft and has increased n size.

  5. Preheat oven to 350 F. Use your hands to make a large well in the center of a dough ball. Press it down firmly until your hand touches the surface underneath. Spoon as many blueberries you can fit in the well, brushing off the excess powders in the berries.  Repeat with the remaining balls, leaving out the excess cornstarch mixture in the bowl. Brush the edges with a beaten egg.

  6. Bake the buns at 350 F for 18 -23 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden. Serve warm. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 8-12 seconds before serving.

You will love the fresh and bright flavor of these Finnish Blueberry Buns warm from the oven. Juicy and sweet berries nestled on soft bread, these are pure comfort with your cup of coffee! #blueberries #blueberrybread #berries | Woman Scribbles
You will love the fresh and bright flavor of these Finnish Blueberry Buns warm from the oven. Juicy and sweet berries nestled on soft bread, these are pure comfort with your cup of coffee! #blueberries #blueberrybread #berries | Woman Scribbles

Related Posts

  • Let’s Stay Young, Shall We?
  • Yeast Donuts with White Chocolate GlazeYeast Donuts with White Chocolate Glaze
  • Whole Wheat Buttermilk Loaf BreadWhole Wheat Buttermilk Loaf Bread
  • Chocolate Bread Wreath fresh from the oven and glazed with chocolate.Chocolate Bread Wreath with Walnuts and Chocolate Glaze
  • Aloha Burgers with Special Creamy SauceAloha Burgers with Special Creamy Sauce
  • Hokkaido CupcakesHokkaido Cupcakes

Made this recipe?

I would love to see! Tag me @sanna.womanscribbles on Instagram

Get more posts like this straight to your email…

  • 124

Filed Under: All Baked Goods, bread

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kristiina says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Kiitoksia!

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    August 24, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    I used frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones but the buns still tasted really Finnish

    Reply
    • sanna says

      August 26, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Hello Karen! I am so happy to hear that 🙂 Thank you so much!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Meet Sanna

Hi! I am sanna. A mom, wife, a pastry lover, a bread nerd and so in love with yoga. Read More…

Follow me

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get new posts to email

Baked Goodies

Close up shot of black forest trifle cake.

Black Forest Trifle Cake

Devil's food sheet cake on a pan.

Devil’s Food Sheet Cake

Cookie bars with Condensed milk and Nutella stacked.

Cookie Bars with Condensed Milk and Nutella

Sliced Whole wheat buttermilk loaf.

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Loaf Bread

Top view shot of Orange Cinnamon rolls in a pan.

Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Icing

Top shot of triple berry cheesecake bars.

Triple Berry Cheesecake

Footer

Sanna is a wife and mother of three, living in Manitoba Canada. Her passion for baking, making good food and writing sparked her desire to start Woman Scribbles.

She loves yoga, pastries, reading books and camping during the summer. She loves cilantro, avocado toast, and a real crispy fried chicken.

Receive recipes via email

Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • Shop My Favorites
· Copyright © 2023 WomanScribbles ·

  • Home
  • About Woman Scribbles
    • Contact
    • Back
  • Recipe Index
    • bread
    • Cakes
    • Savory
    • Back
  • Woman Scribbles Life
    • Thursday Thoughts
    • The Joy List
    • Back
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • Shop My Favorites
  • Life Style