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8 Inch Dish Blueberry Boy Bait

Modified: Aug 15, 2022 · Published: Feb 7, 2017 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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This name of this recipe always makes me laugh, so when blueberries went on sale I bought a couple of pints and told my daughter it was time to make Blueberry Boy Bait.  She raised her eyebrows and politely mentioned she had homework. It seems nobody really liked my boy bait jokes (Todd said "Good luck"), but they did like the dessert.

Blueberry Boy Bait
Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe

Name Origin

This version is based on one from Renny Powell, a Chicago teenager who made it in the 1954 Pillsbury Bake-off.  She joked that it was useful for attracting boys, hence the name.

Blueberry Boy Bait

Original Version of Blueberry Boy Bait

The original version is about double this and can be baked in either a 12x8 or 13x9  inch dish. There's also an interesting version from Cook's Country over on Smitten Kitchen. I'll have to try that one next, but I thought this one was great.

Blueberry Boy Bait

Update!  Works great in a pie dish. I made it again in my Emile Henry dish.

Blueberry Boy Bait

Gluten-Free Blueberry Boy Bait

I haven't tested this yet with a 1:1 flour, but I think it would work perfectly with something like King Arthur's Measure for Measure.

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Recipe

Blueberry Boy Bait

Blueberry Boy Bait

Anna
Blueberry Boy Bait is and old Pillsbury Bake-Off dessert which is kind of a cross between cobbler and coffee cake.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
 

Berry Mixture

  • 1 ½ to 2 cups blueberries I used 2
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 4.5 oz, spoon lightly into cup or weigh
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt reduce to ¼ if using salted butter
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8 inch square dish (2 quarts).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Sprinkle chunks of butter (or grate it) over the flour mixture, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until evenly crumbly.
  • Measure out ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (6 tablespoons total) and set aside.
  • To the remaining flour mixture, add the baking powder and stir well. Add the egg yolk, milk and vanilla and stir until blended.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg white with a handheld mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold it into the batter (I was pretty rough with my folding technique and it still worked nicely).
  • Spread batter across the bottom of the dish. Toss the blueberries with the cinnamon and spread over the batter. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the top.
  • Put the boy bait in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Let the boy bait cool slightly, then serve warm. Alternatively, you can let it cool, then cut it and re-warm.

Notes

My version is a smaller version of the original with way more blueberries. I also added a little cinnamon.
Keyword Blueberry, Boy Bait
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  1. Anna says

    December 31, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    Yes! Just let it cool completely, wrap it tightly and put it in a freezer bag. I'm not sure exactly how long it would take to thaw, but you could probably just that it the night before or early in the morning then warm it in the oven.

  2. Elizabeth Blxler says

    December 31, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    I'm wondering 8f this recipe freezes well. Have company coming and would like to get some yummies out of the way...so I can enjoy the visit !

  3. Anna says

    July 14, 2023 at 11:15 am

    It's a fun one!

  4. Kim says

    July 14, 2023 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Love blueberry and this recipe sounds great.My son loves blueberries so it won't last in my hose.

  5. Kim says

    July 14, 2023 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Love blueberry and this recipe sounds great.My son loves blueberries so it won't last in my hose.

  6. Anna says

    August 14, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Thanks Lin!

  7. LinC says

    August 13, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    Local blueberries are here, and I love your version of this recipe! The cinnamon is a genius addition. I always sprinkle one or two teaspoons of sugar across the top of the cake before baking to get a sweet crunchy crust.

  8. T. Martin says

    February 08, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    The Smitten Kitchen version is delicious but I was unsuccessful in my quest to use it as a way to get my niece to eat some fruit. I would guess you're breathing a sigh of relief that Fuzz wasn't interested in learning how to make "boy bait". LOVE Todd's response.

  9. Anna says

    February 08, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Our family liked this one a lot, so I'll probably try the Cook's Country version as well. From looking at the recipe Deb posted, it seems they were really trying to cut the sweetness as they not only cut the sugar, but increased the butter and eggs.

  10. Sonya says

    February 08, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    The extra blueberries look really yummy! I am curious to see how this recipe compares to the one from Cook's Country, which I have made once. My taste buds were off at the time, but my husband said it was great. I will try it with more blueberries next time!

  11. Maria @ kitchenathoskins says

    February 08, 2017 at 8:58 am

    Thanks for the lessons Anna. It is a funny name for sure. This looks like a yum recipe to have on hand.

  12. AmyM says

    February 08, 2017 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    I've made this before Anna and it is delicious - funny name though! I LOVE the book you are showing. It's always been one of my favorites.

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