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Blueberry Cream Cheese

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bliss: Sweeten Your Baking Game

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Challah is a delightful twist on classic bread, combining luscious cream cheese and juicy blueberries for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1/3 cups Sugar Consider brown sugar for richer flavor.
  • 2 cups Warm Water Between 110 to 120 degrees F.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Plus additional 6-7 cups for dough.
  • 4 whole Eggs Plus 1 yolk for egg wash.
  • 1/2 cups Canola Oil Melted butter can be used for richer taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star For light, fluffy texture.
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Enhances the cream cheese flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Frozen can work in a pinch.
Topping Ingredients
  • Coarse Sugar Creates a crunchy topping.
  • Sliced Almonds Optional for added crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • floured surface
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Mix warm water, sugar, and Platinum Yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups of flour, then whisk in eggs, canola oil, and salt before combining.
  3. Incorporate additional flour until sticky and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Filling Preparation
  1. Blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Shaping and Braiding
  1. Punch down risen dough and divide into 9 pieces. Roll each into a rectangle.
  2. Spread cream cheese filling on rectangles, add blueberries, roll tightly, and seal edges.
  3. Braid three filled ropes together and place on a baking sheet. Let rise for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush loaves with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar and almonds before baking.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes, rotate trays, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with cream cheese or butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure water is at the right temperature for yeast activation. Gradually add flour to maintain dough texture. Kneading is crucial for rise.

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