This homemade blueberry bread is amazing. This moist blueberry quick bread recipe is loaded with blueberries and full of flavor. My family loves it for breakfast and snacks. With less than 10 minutes of prep time, I am sure this easy to make quick bread recipe will quickly become a go to for your house like it is mine.
Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe
This easy blueberry quick bread recipe is one I have been making for years. Anytime we have gone blueberry picking or have lots of blueberries from finding them on sale my kids ask me to make a loaf of blueberry bread.
If you are looking for the most amazing blueberry bread recipe this is it! This moist Blueberry bread recipe is quick and easy to make, is loaded with blueberries, and has the perfect sweetness that you want in a blueberry quick bread.
Muffins and breads are breakfast staples in our house. My kids have never been a fan of cold cereal so I looked for other easy breakfast options. I started making muffins for breakfast when they were little after a bit they got bored with muffins, and so I changed things up and made quick breads instead. Now I make a variety of muffins and breads to keep on hand in the freezer so we have easy breakfasts.
Making quick bread for breakfast is quick and easy, but also stores well and freezes well so I can make a few loaves of bread and have breakfast covered for a bit. I like to make extra and put it in the freezer so there is a variety of muffins and loaves of bread to pick from for breakfast.
I like to stock the freezer a few times a year with different muffins, Pancakes, waffles, homemade Applesauce, and quick bread to make breakfast and snack time super easy during our busy schedules. This blueberry quick bread is always on the list of things to make when we are planning what to make to have in the freezer.
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Can I use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries?
When making this moist blueberry bread recipe you can use fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries. I have made this recipe with both and always end up with a delicious blueberry bread. If you are using frozen blueberries you do not have to defrost them before making the bread.
Check out here to learn How to Freeze Blueberries for when you have a large amount of blueberries that you don’t want to go bad. Freezing blueberries is perfect for when you go blueberry picking, then you can freeze the blueberries so you have them to make this bread and other tasty blueberry recipes any time of the year.
How to Serve Blueberry Bread
We enjoy homemade quick breads like this healthy blueberry bread as breakfast, lunch, and as a snack. Everyone in our house loves it and we make it often and there are many ways to enjoy it.
Plain. Enjoy a slice of blueberry bread as is. The natural sweetness from the blueberries makes it tasty on its own.
Butter or Cream Cheese. Spread a thin layer of butter or cream cheese on a warm slice. The richness complements the fruity flavor of the blueberries.
Toasted. Toasting slices of blueberry bread enhances the flavors sometimes we like to spread some butter or cream cheese on the toasted slices of blueberry bread.
How to Store Homemade Blueberry Quick Bread
To maximize the life of homemade fresh blueberry bread, wrap the bread with foil or plastic wrap and place the bread in a plastic bag to prevent drying out or store it in an airtight container.
You can store it on the counter or in the refrigerator. Properly stored, freshly baked quick bread will last for 2-4 days at normal room temperature. You can extend the life a little bit longer if you store it in the fridge.
How to Freeze Blueberry Bread
Because my kids devour this bread, it is another one that I always make at least 2 loaves at a time. To save my sanity, there are times that I make 4-5 loaves at one time and then put them in the freezer. Freezing this blueberry bread is so easy.
This bread will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you want to enjoy this bread, remove it from the freezer the night before and stick it in the fridge. Then once it is thawed out you can enjoy it the same way you do when it is fresh from the oven.
There are 2 ways to freeze blueberry bread. You can freeze the whole loaf or freeze it in slices.
Free a whole loaf of quick bread. To freeze the whole loaf allow the bread to cool completely. Once cooled wrap the loaf in tin foil, then place in a freezer bag and squeeze the air out before putting in to the freezer.
Freeze quick bread in slices. If you prefer to freeze it in slices, allow the bread to cool completely. Slice the bread into slices and wrap each slice in aluminum foil. Then put the wrapped slices into a freezer bag and squeeze the air out before putting them into the freezer. It will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Tips for Making Blueberry Bread
Always carefully measure your flour. When you are making breads it is important to have the proper flour measurement. If you have more flour then it will become dense, if you have too little it will not bake and will be soggy.
Room Temperature Ingredients. Bring ingredients like eggs and butter to room temperature before using. Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, creating a smoother batter.
Room temperature Blueberries. If you are using fresh blueberries they will bake much better in the bread if they are at room temperature when you put them in the oven. If you are using frozen blueberries do not let them thaw.
Dry the Blueberries. After washing them be sure to dry them thoroughly. You do not want added moisture in the bread.
Mix ingredients in separate bowls. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) together in a separate bowl before incorporating them into the wet ingredients. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents.
Do NOT Over mix. Once the batter is mixed, fold in the blueberries and then pour the blueberry muffin bread mixture into the bread pan. Over-mixing will cause the bread to be tough and bake unevenly.
Use a Loaf Pan. For this blueberry bread, a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan works well. Grease the pan with nonstick cooking spray or use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Variations of this Recipe
Make Lemon Blueberry Bread. Add a little lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy kick.
Make Mixed Berry Bread. Use a combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries for a mixed berry version of the recipe, but keep the measurements the same as if you were only using blueberries.
Add nuts. If you are a fan of nuts you can add 1/2 a cup of chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts to the bread batter.
Add a glaze. While the bread loaf is baking make a glaze and then drizzle it over warm bread after you remove it from the oven. It is easy to prepare a tasty lemon glaze. In a small bowl add 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of low-fat milk, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and mix well. Then drizzle the glaze over the warm bread when you remove it from the oven.
Can I make this recipe into mini loaves?
Yes. If you want to use mini loaf pans you can, this recipe will make 4-5 mini loaves of blueberry bread depending on how full you fill each mini bread pan.
Why Did my blueberries sink to the bottom of the bread loaf?
If you’ve ever baked with blueberries, you may have experienced the issue of them sinking to the bottom of muffins or bread. This tends to occur when the batter lacks sufficient thickness. The quick bread batter provided here has the necessary thickness to prevent the blueberries from sinking.
To address the problem of sinking berries, it is suggested that you coat the blueberries in a few tablespoons of all-purpose flour before adding them into the batter. However, I have found this method to not always be effective.
Whether you’re preparing bread or muffins, start by spooning a portion of the batter into the prepared pan before adding in the blueberries. Then, gently stir the blueberries into the remaining bread batter and pour the blueberry quick bread batter into the pan. This way has been the most reliable way to prevent berries from sinking when I have made blueberry bread and blueberry muffins.
How do You know when Blueberry bread is done baking?
Use a toothpick or cake tester to check if the bread is done. Insert it into the center of the loaf; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (but no wet batter), the bread is ready.
Blueberry Bread Ingredients
- white sugar
- Salted Butter
- eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Blueberries
How to Make Blueberry Bread
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. and grease a 9×4 inch pan and set the pan aside.
If using fresh blueberries, rinse the blueberries and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar. On medium-high speed mix until they are creamed together and light and fluffy.
Then add in the egg, vanilla, and butter and continue mixing until well combined.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the flour and baking powder and whisk together.
Check the blueberries to see if they are dry, if they are still wet from being rinsed off, use a paper towel and dry them.
Then add 1/4 cup of the flour mixture to the blueberries and gently mix to coat the blueberries in the flour.
Add the remaining flour mixture and the milk to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix to combine.
Once the wet ingredients and dry ingredients are combined pour the blueberries into the batter and using a rubber spatula fold the berries gently into the bread batter.
Pour the blueberry bread batter into the greased baking pan.
Bake the bread for 50 – 55 minutes until the bread os fully baked. Use a toothpick to check for doneness, when it comes out mostly clean when inserted into the middle of the bread loaf the bread is done.
Remove the bread from the pan if desired and let cool on a cooling wire rack. You can leave the bread in the baking pan to cool as well.
Easy Blueberry Recipes
If you love Blueberries, be sure to check out these other amazing and tasty blueberry recipes too!
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The Best Homemade blueberry bread recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 Cup Salted Butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Cup Blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. and grease a 9×4 inch pan and set the pan aside.
- If using fresh blueberries, rinse the blueberries and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar. On medium-high speed mix until they are creamed together and light and fluffy.
- Then add in the egg, vanilla, and butter and continue mixing until well combined.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the flour and baking powder and whisk together.
- Check the blueberries to see if they are dry, if they are still wet from being rinced off, use a paper towel and dry them.
- Then add 1/4 cup of the flour mixture to the blueberries and gently mix to coat the blueberries in the flour.
- Add the remaining flour mixture and the milk to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix to combine.
- Once the wet ingredients and dry ingredients are combined pour the blueberries into the batter and using a rubber spatula fold the berries gently into the bread batter.
- Pour the blueberry bread batter into the greased baking pan.
- Bake the bread for 50 – 55 minutes until the bread os fully baked. Use a toothpick to check for doneness, when it comes out mostly clean when inserted into the middle of the bread loaf the bread is done.
- Remove the bread from the pan if desired and let cool on a cooling wire rack. You can leave the bread in the baking pan to cool as well.
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12 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving
Comments & Reviews
Pamela Walker says
I made this blueberry, and it melted in my mouth.
It was wonderful, in fact i’m actually going to make several loafs right now for the 4th of July wknd. Wonderful bread. Thank-you
Pamela Walker
(my passion Is cooking, looking for the next new recipe to try)
Stephanie says
I’m so glad you loved this recipe!
Peaches says
Where do I use the milk??
Stephanie says
Add the flour mixture a little at a time to the butter mixture, alternating with adding the milk until all the flour and milk are incorporated.
Joanna says
Can you use unsalted butter?
Stephanie says
Yes
Carol says
Is this blueberry bread a good recipe if I live 8000 above sea level? High altitude?
Stephanie says
im sorry im not sure, maybe someone else might know on here.