Description
A delightful blueberry loaf bread that combines sweet-tart blueberries with a moist and flavorful bread, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries, sprinkling frozen ones with a little flour beforehand.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter into it.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For healthier options, you can use whole wheat flour, coconut oil, or a natural sweetener like maple syrup. Serve with butter or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg