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This Blueberry Almond Bread

This Blueberry Almond Bread is a yeast bread loaf. The berries and almonds make this a fantastic bread for french toasts or PB&J Sammies 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Make 8 by 4 inch loaf
  • 1.5 cups cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup ground raw almonds
  • 3/4 cup blueberries I used fresh, use wild blueberries for a deeper color
  • 1/4 cup cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons raw sugar or equivalent sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons organic canola oil or olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar to 2 Tablespoons warm water. Mix and let it sit until frothy. 10 minutes.
  2. In a stand mixer, add the flours, salt, rest of the sugar and mix well.
  3. Blend blueberries, and 2-3 Tablespoons water, into a smooth puree.
  4. To the flours, Add in the blueberry puree , oil and yeast mixture and knead for 6-8 minutes. Scraping sides every 2-3 minutes. Or knead by hand for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add more water or bread flour if needed to make a well formed soft dough. The dough might be a little sticky, but should not be wet.
  6. Place dough in well greased container. Spray water on top, cover and let sit in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until doubled.
  7. Take dough out on a working surface. Using a little bread flour, knead for a minute, and then flatten it out into an inch thick rectangle. Roll it up like a jelly roll. Seal the edges. Place the roll seam side down in a well greased or parchment lined bread pan. Spray water on top. Sprinkle a little flour. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
  8. Bake in pre-heated 365 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  9. Remove from bread pan and cool on rack completely before slicing. Store in the refrigerator if not using up the same day.

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one slice

Nutrition Information

Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.