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Blueberry Focaccia Bread

Delicious Blueberry Focaccia Bread: A Sweet Twist on Tradition

This Blueberry Focaccia Bread combines fluffy dough with juicy blueberries for a delightful and sweet twist on a classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm water tepid water for best results
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ensure freshness
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat or gluten-free may alter texture
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen, do not thaw
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle
  • 4 ounces cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar granulated sugar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
For the Blueberry Reduction
  • 1/4 cup agave honey or maple syrup can also be used
  • 1 cup blueberries for syrup cooking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • hand mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine warm water, olive oil, and active dry yeast in a mixing bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture and mix until a thick dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  3. Transfer the risen dough to a greased 9x9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly. Cover and let rise for another 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Press divots into the dough and fold in the blueberries evenly.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the focaccia for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl until smooth.
  7. Simmer blueberries and agave syrup in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes. Strain to extract juice.
  8. Remove focaccia from the oven, drizzle with cream cheese frosting and blueberry reduction, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the focaccia to cool slightly before adding the cream cheese drizzle to prevent melting. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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