Moist, sweet, and perfectly toasted with a slather of honey butter or cream cheese, blueberry bread is a welcome treat anytime!
Homemade Blueberry Bread
Quick breads are easy and quick to make and take minimal time and effort. Bake blueberry bread any time of year since blueberries come frozen or canned if fresh isn’t available. Blueberry bread is so versatile, enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert! Pack slices of blueberry bread in a backpack or briefcase for a wholesome mid-morning snack.
Ingredients for Blueberry Bread
Sugar – Granulated sugar adds sweetness and also gives this bread just the right texture. Eggs– Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and a fluffier texture. You can put them in warm water to quickly bring them to temperature. Light Cream – I use half and half in this recipe. You substitute a mixture of half milk and half heavy cream. Lemon Juice – Don’t skip the lemon juice, it adds to the rise of this bread. Fresh lemon juice or bottled are both ideal. Almond Extract – This is added for flavor, substitute with vanilla extract if needed. All-Purpose Flour – Use fresh flour and spoon and level it instead of scooping directly with a measuring cup to avoid over-packing. Baking Powder – Freshness ensures a good rise. Drop a bit in warm water, and if it fizzes, it’s still good! Blueberries –Frozen or fresh blueberries work in this recipe. If using frozen, there is no need to thaw.
How to Make Blueberry Bread
Make the Glaze:
Tips for the Best Blueberry Bread
Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Frozen blueberries don’t need to be thawed but might need a few extra minutes of baking time. Toss the berries with a bit of flour to keep them suspended in the bread as it bakes! Don’t overmix the batter or you’ll have a dense bread. Lemon zest is a tasty addition to this blueberry loaf; if adding zest, skip the almond extract.
How to Store Blueberry Bread
Keep leftover blueberry bread in a covered container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Quick bread freezes perfectly as it isn’t as delicate as pastry or cake. Bake, cool, wrap, and freeze! Did you make this Blueberry Bread? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
