Lemon-Blueberry Yeast Bread
Description
With flavors like lemon, blueberry, and cardamom, it's no wonder this easy yeast bread was a state fair winner!
Ingredients
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2 3/4 cups bread flour
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1 (1/4 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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3/4 cup milk
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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cooking spray
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1/2 cup dried blueberries
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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2 teaspoons milk
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2 tablespoons sliced almonds
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
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Combine flour, yeast, and cardamom in a large mixing bowl.
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Combine 3/4 cup milk, sugar, butter, and salt in a small saucepan and heat to 115 to 120 degrees F (46 to 48 degrees C). Pour into flour mixture and beat using an electric mixer until just moistened. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir in enough additional flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
3
Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning dough once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4
Combine blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
5
Punch risen dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead fruit mixture into the dough. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-inch long rope. Place ropes on a 15x10-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Lightly brush ropes with 2 teaspoons milk and sprinkle with almonds.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes.
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Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a bowl for glaze; drizzle over cooled bread.