Blueberry Bread is one of those sweet quick breads we love for breakfast, brunch, or an easy afternoon treat. It bakes up soft and tender with juicy blueberries throughout, and the coarse sugar on top gives it the yummiest little crunch.
We love that part of the blueberries are crushed into the batter because it gives the whole loaf even more blueberry flavor. Slice it warm with a little butter, serve it with fruit, or wrap it up for a sweet neighbor gift.
Serve this blueberry bread alongside other favorites like Lemon Bread, Banana Bread, and Zucchini Bread. They’re all easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Loaded with Blueberries: Every slice is packed with juicy blueberries for plenty of fresh flavor.
- Perfect for Any Time of Day: Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
- Great for Sharing: This loaf travels well and makes a thoughtful treat for neighbors and friends.
- Coarse Sugar Topping: A sprinkle of sugar creates a lightly crisp bakery style finish.
Blueberry Bread Ingredients
- Butter, Softened (½ cup): Adds richness and creates a tender, moist texture throughout the bread.
- Sugar (1¼ cups): Sweetens the loaf and helps create a soft crumb.
- Eggs (2): Provides structure and help bind the ingredients together while keeping the bread moist.
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon): Adds warmth and enhances the flavor of the blueberries.
- All-Purpose Flour (2 cups): Forms the foundation of the loaf and provides structure.
- Salt (½ teaspoon): Balances the sweetness and enhances all of the flavors.
- Baking Powder (2 teaspoons): Helps the bread rise and creates a light, tender texture.
- Milk (½ cup): Adds moisture and helps create a smooth batter.
- Blueberries, Washed and Drained (2 cups): Adds natural sweetness, moisture, and bursts of blueberry flavor throughout the bread. Fresh blueberries work wonderfully, but frozen blueberries can also be used.
- Coarse Sugar (⅛ cup): Creates a lightly crunchy, bakery-style topping that adds texture and sweetness.
How to Make Blueberry Bread
PREP. Preheat the oven to 375. Line a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
BATTER. Add butter and sugar in a medium bowl and beat until smooth. One at a time, add each egg, blending in between. Mix in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the sugar mixture a little bit at a time, alternating with the 1/2 cup milk.
Using a fork, crush 1/2 cup of your blueberries and add to your batter. Fold in the remaining blueberries.
BAKE. Pour batter into prepared bread pan. Sprinkle sugar over the tops and bake at 375 degrees for about 65 – 70 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool at least 30 minutes.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Pat the blueberries dry after washing to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Fold the blueberries in gently to keep them from breaking apart too much.
- To keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom, toss them with flour before folding them into the muffin batter.
- Check the loaf around the 60-minute mark and tent loosely with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing so it holds together nicely.
- Add a glaze: whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted), 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 – 2 teaspoons heavy cream. Drizzle over warm bread, if desired.
Blueberry Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups blueberries, washed and drained
- ⅛ cup coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add butter and sugar in a medium bowl and beat until smooth. One at a time, add each egg, blending in between. Mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt and baking powder. Add to sugar mixture, a little bit at a time, alternating with the ½ cup milk.
- Using a fork, crush ½ cup of your blueberries and add to your batter. Fold in the remaining blueberries.
- Pour batter into prepared bread pan. Sprinkle sugar over the tops and bake at 375°F for about 65 – 70 minutes.
- Remove from pan and allow to cool at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Pat the blueberries dry after washing to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Fold the blueberries in gently to keep them from breaking apart too much.
- To keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom, toss them with flour before folding them into the muffin batter.
- Check the loaf around the 60-minute mark and tent loosely with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing so it holds together nicely.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cool this easy Blueberry Bread recipe completely before storing it to avoid soggy bread. Store in an airtight container along with a paper towel to soak up any moisture. It should last 4-5 days on the counter or a week in the refrigerator.
Wrap the loaf with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil, or place it in a Ziploc freezer bag. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
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This recipe was first shared May, 2016.
Not edible as it was black
Cooking time says 65-70 minutes at 375
Too long
Yet as I re read the recipe, it says cook time is 50 minutes
Poor instruction
Waste of time money and energy
I appreciate your feedback and are sorry the loaf did not turn out as expected.
Hi,I made this and it was really good.My husband said it was the best of all.I just wanna know how long it can last over the counter?
It lasts about 4 days on the counter and a week if stored in the fridge. You can also freeze the bread!
This is our new favorite bread recipe! Very delicious and the instructions were so on point. Thanks for sharing another great recipe with us!
this blueberry bread is fantastic and I love everything about it. thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe
You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the bread!
Blueberry bread is one of my all-time favorite foods! Thank you so much for this!
You’re welcome!! So glad you enjoyed the bread!
Looks really easy to make
I’ve made blueberry muffins dozens of times, but never bread. This was an easy recipe to follow and the result was as yummy as their smaller muffin cousin.
A quick bread filled with with sweet blueberries. So yummy and makes a fun gift to give.
I sure love making breads that don’t require yeast!! They are super quick & easy!