Blueberry Pastry Braid Recipe

Name: Blueberry Pastry Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm milk (105 F to 115 F); 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 cup whipping cream; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup firm butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1 cup blueberry preserves; powdered sugar (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Combine milk, yeast and 1 tbsp sugar, mix in egg yolks and cream, set aside for 10 minutes.
2
Blend flour, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in mixing bowl.
3
Cut in butter until pieces are the size of small beans; pour yeast mixture over; fold just until ingredients are mixed; do not overstir or overmix.
4
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
5
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board; divide into 3 portions.
6
Dust each portion with flour; roll one at a time to make a rectangle 12 x 9 inches.
7
With knife or pastry wheel make cuts 1 inch apart on diagonal almost to center-- leaving enough room to spread preserves.
8
Spread 1/3 cup preserves down the center; criss cross strips over filling to make a braid.
9
Repeat for the remaining 2 portions.
10
Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise until almost doubled.
11
Bake at 375u00b0F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
12
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup warm milk (105 F to 115 F), 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Blueberry Pastry Braid falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blueberry Pastry Braid

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Variations & substitutions

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