Lemon-Blueberry Yeast Bread
If you want slightly smaller pretzels, you can easily divide you don't have to be an expert at baking with yeast to turn out some fantastic soft pretzels.
Recipe Summary Lemon-Blueberry Yeast Bread
This beautiful yeast bread took second place at the state fair. Featuring dried blueberries, lemon, and cardamom, it is unique and delicious. Try it and see!Ingredients | Pretzel Recipe Easy No Yeast2 ¾ cups bread flour1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast½ teaspoon ground cardamom¾ cup milk¼ cup white sugar¼ cup butter, softened½ teaspoon salt1 eggcooking spray½ cup dried blueberries1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest½ teaspoon lemon extract2 teaspoons milk2 tablespoons sliced almonds½ cup confectioners' sugar2 teaspoons lemon juiceDirectionsCombine flour, yeast, and cardamom in a large mixing bowl.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.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.Combine blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a small bowl. Set aside.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.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).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.Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a bowl for glaze; drizzle over cooled bread.Info | Pretzel Recipe Easy No Yeastprep: 40 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 2 hrs 15 mins total: 3 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 3 baguettes
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