Blueberry Bread Loaf
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5
122 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8 - 12
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Blueberry Bread Loaf
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This Blueberry Bread Loaf blends a tender, moist yogurt-based batter with bursts of blueberries scattered throughout, held in suspension by a light flour coating. The bread bakes to a golden crust with a soft crumb, optionally glazed with a lemon icing that adds brightness and sweetness.
Description
The recipe starts by tossing blueberries with flour to keep them evenly distributed in the batter. Dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt are whisked together and combined with wet ingredients: plain yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and canola oil. After folding in the blueberry mixture, the batter is baked in a prepared loaf pan until a skewer exits clean, ensuring a well-cooked, moist interior. The loaf cools before a lemon glaze is drizzled over the top, adding a sweet, citrus accent that complements the berries. The bread's soft texture and fresh fruit bursts make for a satisfying snack or breakfast option. The loaf stores well for several days and can be frozen for longer keeping.
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Ingredients
Dry
- 1 3/4 cups flour , plain / all purpose
- 1 cup white sugar , preferably caster/superfine
- 2 tsp baking powder
- salt pinch
Wet
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt preferably not low fat
- 3 egg 55 - 60g / 2oz each, large
- 2 tsp lemon 1 large or 2 small lemons, zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canola oil (or vegetable, grapeseed oil)
Blueberries
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries no need to defrost, frozen or fresh
Optional lemon glaze
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar sifted, soft, aka powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp milk , if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan forced).
- Line loaf pan: Butter and line a loaf pan with parchment / baking paper. I used a 21 x 11 x 7 cm pan (8.3 x 4.5 x 2.75") which makes a nice tall loaf.
- Coat blueberries: Toss blueberries in flour (less flour sticks if dry, more if frozen). This helps keep them suspended in the batter.
- Whisk Dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add Wet ingredinets: Make a well in the Dry ingredients. Add Wet ingredients. Whisk until incorporated.
- Fold in blueberries: Fold in blueberries, including any flour remaining in the blueberry bowl.
- Bake: Pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 50 minutes, then cover with foil. Bake for a further 15 - 25 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Check after 15 minutes, then if the skewer comes out with batter on it, bake a further 10 minutes.
- Cool: Rest for 5 minutes then turn onto a cooling rack and completely cool. Drizzle with Glaze. Wait until the glaze sets (about 20 minutes) before slicing to serve.
Glaze
- Whisk icing sugar and lemon until smooth, using milk only if needed to achieve the right thickness (Note 3). Pour or spread over cake set on a rack over a baking tray. Scrape glaze drippings on the tray back onto the cake.
Notes
- Tossing blueberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Prepare the lemon glaze to a thick, pourable consistency for best coverage; apply in layers if necessary to avoid transparency.
- This loaf can be made with other berries like raspberries or chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate in warm climates; it freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377cal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
185mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8- 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377cal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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