Easy Blueberry Bread
Whip up these delicious kid-friendly treats with our easy blueberry bread recipe. Perfect for after-school snacks or weekend baking with the whole family.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- whisk
- spatula
- oven
- loaf pan
- wire rack
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating berries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined and no dry streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour until lightly coated. Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then, carefully turn the loaf out of the pan and let it cool completely on the rack before slicing.
Notes
Let bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Tossing blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking.