Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe - Quick & Delicious!
Blueberry Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with fresh blueberries, butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a sweet and satisfying treat. Enjoy the homemade goodness of Blueberry Bread!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Optional: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- If using fresh blueberries, gently toss them with 1 tablespoon of flour until coated (this helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread). Fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the blueberry bread in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the blueberry bread and serve.
- Enjoy the moist and flavorful goodness of homemade Blueberry Bread!
Notes
Some tips for this recipe:
- If fresh blueberries are not available, you can use frozen blueberries instead. Do not thaw them before adding them to the batter, and be aware that the color of the bread may be affected by the frozen berries.
- To make your own buttermilk, simply add 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Customize the blueberry bread by adding lemon zest or cinnamon for extra flavor, or by sprinkling a streusel topping over the batter before baking.
- Store any leftover blueberry bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for longer storage. Reheat slices gently in the microwave or oven before serving.