Easy Blueberry Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ¼ cup vegetable oil 60mL
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled 56g
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
- ½ cup milk 120mL
- 1¼ cups blueberries fresh or frozen 180g
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan (8½x4½ inches) by greasing it with butter or baking spray, or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, melted butter (that has cooled), egg, and vanilla until smooth and light in color. Then, stir in the milk until fully combined.1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled, 1 large egg room temperature, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste, ½ cup milk
- Toss the blueberries with the 2 teaspoons of flour in a medium bowl. Stir gently to coat the berries.1¼ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until mostly combined, leaving just a few streaks of dry flour. Then, carefully fold the blueberries into the batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top it with sanding sugar for a crunchy, sparkly finish.2 tablespoons sanding sugar
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Fresh Blueberries – Fresh berries work best in this recipe, but you can use frozen if needed. Just make sure not to thaw them, or the batter may turn blue!
Don’t Overmix – Overmixing the batter can lead to dense, tough bread. Stir until just combined for a light, airy texture.
Coat the Blueberries in Flour – To prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the loaf, toss them in a little flour before folding them into the batter.
Customize with Spices – Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy twist!
Don’t Overmix – Overmixing the batter can lead to dense, tough bread. Stir until just combined for a light, airy texture.
Coat the Blueberries in Flour – To prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the loaf, toss them in a little flour before folding them into the batter.
Customize with Spices – Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy twist!