Description
Blueberry Muffin Bread delivers classic breakfast comfort with Southern charm. Rich crumble topping and juicy blueberries create a delightful morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup (113 grams) salted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leavening Agent:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9-inch (23-centimeter) loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale, light, and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture individually, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in pure vanilla extract and whole milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift all-purpose flour and baking powder together, carefully setting aside of flour to coat the fresh blueberries.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender texture and prevent overmixing.
- Toss fresh blueberries with the reserved tablespoon of flour, which helps prevent them from sinking during baking, then delicately fold them into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, strategically placing a few additional blueberries on top for visual appeal and extra fruity bursts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-80 minutes, periodically checking with a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center to ensure it comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 20 minutes, which helps it set and prevents breaking, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the blueberry bread warm or at room temperature, optionally accompanied by a pat of butter or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Coating blueberries with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking, ensuring an even distribution throughout the bread.
- Mixing wet and dry ingredients until just combined helps maintain a tender, soft texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Using a stand mixer creates a smooth, well-incorporated batter that results in a consistently moist and fluffy bread.
- Room temperature eggs and butter blend more easily, creating a more uniform mixture that contributes to better overall texture.
- Allowing the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes helps it set and makes removal easier without breaking the delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg