Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf looks absolutely delicious! Here’s a simple recipe you can follow to recreate this treat:

Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or buttermilk)

For the filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg

For the topping:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   
   • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and sugar.
   • Add the lukewarm water, olive oil, and sour cream, mixing to form a sticky dough.
   • Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer for this step.
   • Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1-1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
3. Prepare the filling:
   
   • In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
5. Assemble the loaf:
   
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 9×12 inches.
   • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border on the edges.
   • Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top of the filling.
   • Carefully roll the dough up tightly like a log and place it in a greased loaf pan.
   • Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Bake the loaf:
   
   • Brush the top of the loaf with a bit of water or milk and sprinkle the optional sugar on top.
   • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Enjoy this wonderfully fluffy and fruity loaf! It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-afternoon snack.