Blueberry Cream Cheese Challah | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Platinum Yeast
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 2 cups warm water (110-120˚F)
• 9-10 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries (more if needed)
• Egg wash: 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water (whisked together)
• Course sugar for sprinkling over loaves
• Sliced almonds for sprinkling over loaves (if desired)