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Blackberry Pastry Bread

By: 2THGAL  
"This is a wonderful sweet bread that wraps up sweetened blackberries. I have made this recipe for my family for over 15 years. Sprinkle with powdered sugar."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 braids
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup whipping cream
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  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled
  • 1 cup blackberries

Directions

  1. Combine the milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the yeast in a large bowl; stir the egg yolks and whipping cream into the milk mixture. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (This can also be done in a food processor: pulse the cold butter or shortening until it's the size of small peas. Turn mixture into a bowl and proceed.) Stir in yeast mixture until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  3. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board. Divide the dough into three portions and shape them into balls. Roll each ball out to a 9x12 inch rectangle. Spoon blackberries evenly onto the center third of each rectangle, width-wise. Using a knife, cut about 9 slanting lines along each side approximately 1 inch apart. Create a braid by folding alternating strips from each side, overlapping the berries. Place the pastry braid onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining two portions. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 209 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Sarah 
Very good, although very rich. Similar to a danish or a turnover. Almost any filling could be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Toni 
If you want to impress friends and family with a wonderful brunch offering, this is it! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by Niki 
This recipe was just ok. The bread wasn't what I expected. It tasted just like my moms... MORE

 
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