This Blueberry Bread is soft, moist, and packed with fresh blueberries. It’s an easy-to-make, comforting loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a dessert. The natural sweetness of the blueberries combined with a light, fluffy texture makes this bread a family favorite.
Servings & Timing
Yield: 1 loaf (about 8–10 slices)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients List
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons flour (for tossing with blueberries)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, or simply grease it with butter.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the melted butter and sour cream until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Toss the Blueberries
Toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf. Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter.
Step 6: Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and Slice
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Additional Notes
- Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them beforehand. Add them straight from the freezer for less risk of color bleeding.
- Sour Cream: Can be substituted with yogurt for a slightly tangier taste.
- For extra moisture: You can add ½ mashed banana for a subtle flavor.
Dietary Info (Approximate per slice, based on 10 slices)
Vegetarian.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare pan
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
Step 3: Combine wet ingredients
Step 4: Add wet to dry and stir
Step 5: Toss blueberries with flour and fold in
Step 6: Bake and cool
Step 7: Slice and serve
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
Butter
- Use unsalted butter for the best flavor, but you can substitute with vegetable oil or coconut oil.
Sour Cream
- Sour cream adds richness and moisture. You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
Blueberries
- Fresh blueberries are ideal for the best flavor. Frozen blueberries work too, but they may cause the bread to turn slightly purple.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- Top the batter with a cinnamon sugar streusel before baking for an extra layer of flavor.
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey.
- Enjoy as a breakfast bread or snack.
Storage & Make-Ahead
Room Temperature
- Store covered for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator
- Keeps well in the fridge for 1 week in an airtight container
