Blueberry Orange Bread

By ldelmas

preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 30 seconds • bake time: 60 – 70 minutes • yield: 1 loaf (16 slices)

Use 3/4 cup (150 g) of wheat berries in place of whole wheat flour. Grind berries into flour using a Vitamix Dry Blade container for 1 minute on High prior to using in recipe.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 cup (120 g) of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1 egg or 1/4 cup (60 ml) egg substitute
• 1 orange, peeled, halved
• 1/4-inch (.6 cm) strip of orange peel
• 1 cup (145 g) fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C). Spray an 8 1/2 –inch x 4-inch (21.25 cm x 11.25 cm) loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine first five ingredients in a large-size mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. Place butter, water, sugar, egg, orange and orange peel into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Press Start and quickly increase speed to high.
6. Blend for 30 seconds.
7. Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and mix gently to combine. Fold in blueberries.
8. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 60 – 70 minutes or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean.