🫐 Blueberry Bread (Soft, Moist, and Perfectly Sweet)
This blueberry bread is tender, moist, and filled with juicy blueberries. It’s perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light dessert. The slightly sweet flavor and soft texture make it a favorite homemade treat. 😋
🧾 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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¾ cup sugar
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½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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½ cup milk or yogurt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
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1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tbsp flour (to coat blueberries)
Optional:
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1 tsp lemon zest (adds freshness)
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2 tbsp chopped nuts
🍞 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl:
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Beat sugar, melted butter (or oil), and eggs.
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Add milk and vanilla extract.
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Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix gently.
Do not overmix—this keeps the bread soft.
5️⃣ Add Blueberries
Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour (prevents sinking).
Fold them gently into the batter.
6️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the loaf pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Slice and spread with butter or cream cheese
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Serve warm with tea or coffee ☕
⭐ Tips for the Best Blueberry Bread
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Use room-temperature eggs and milk for better texture.
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If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them before adding.
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For extra flavor, sprinkle brown sugar on top before baking for a light crust.
💡 Optional Sweet Glaze
Mix:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tsp lemon juice or milk
Drizzle over cooled bread for a bakery-style finish. 🍋
If you’d like, I can also show you:
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🫐 Bakery-style blueberry bread that stays moist for 3–4 days
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🍞 Blueberry lemon loaf (Starbucks-style recipe)
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🧁 Blueberry muffins using the same batter.