Blueberry Artisan Bread
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 ½ tsp salt
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1 tsp instant yeast
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1 ½ cups warm water
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1 tbsp honey or sugar
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
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Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Mix the Dough
In a large bowl combine:
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Flour
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Salt
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Yeast
Add warm water, honey, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
2. Add Blueberries
Gently fold in the blueberries. Do not overmix to avoid crushing them.
3. First Rise
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise 8–12 hours at room temperature until doubled and bubbly.
4. Shape the Dough
Transfer dough onto floured parchment paper. Shape into a round loaf.
5. Second Rise
Cover and let it rest 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake
Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
Place the dough (with parchment) into a hot Dutch oven or baking pot.
Bake:
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30 minutes covered
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10–15 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
7. Cool
Let the bread cool 20 minutes before slicing.
Q&A
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Use them frozen so they don’t bleed too much into the dough.
Q: Why is my bread dense?
The dough may not have risen long enough. Let it ferment at least 8 hours.
Q: Do I need a Dutch oven?
No. You can bake on a tray, but place a small pan of hot water in the oven for steam.
Q: Can I add lemon flavor?
Yes. Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough for a great blueberry-lemon flavor.
Q: How long does it stay fresh?
About 2–3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Q: Can I add nuts?
Yes. Walnuts or almonds go very well with blueberry bread.