Blueberry Braid (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ¼ cup warm water (100-110°F).
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast.
03 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature.
04 - 1 large egg, room temperature.
05 - ¼ cup granulated sugar.
06 - 1 teaspoon salt.
07 - 14 tablespoons cold unsalted butter.
08 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour.
09 - 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened.
10 - 1 large egg yolk.
11 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar.
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
14 - ⅔ cup blueberries.
15 - ⅓ cup sliced almonds (optional).
16 - 1 large egg.
17 - 2 tablespoons whole milk.
18 - ½ cup powdered sugar.
19 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
20 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix yeast with warm water and sugar.
02 - Combine milk, egg, remaining sugar, salt.
03 - Process butter with flour until crumbly.
04 - Fold wet and dry ingredients together.
05 - Chill 4 hours or overnight.
06 - Roll and fold dough three times.
07 - Chill 1 hour.
08 - Mix cream cheese filling ingredients.
09 - Roll dough into rectangles.
10 - Cut corners for braiding.
11 - Add filling and blueberries.
12 - Braid strips over filling.
13 - Brush with egg wash.
14 - Chill 15 minutes.
15 - Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes.
16 - Cool, then add icing.

# Notes:

01 - Don't use a mixer for dough.
02 - Keep butter cold and visible in pieces.
03 - Can freeze dough or shaped braids.
04 - Refrigerate between steps for best results.

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