Blueberry Muffin Bread

Here’s a detailed recipe for Blueberry Muffin Bread with an estimated duration for each step. This delicious bread combines the flavors of classic blueberry muffins with the convenience of a loaf, making it perfect for breakfast or a snack.

• Preparation Time: About 15-20 minutes. This includes gathering ingredients, mixing the batter, and folding in the blueberries.
• Baking Time: Approximately 50-60 minutes. Baking times can vary depending on your oven and the size of your loaf pan. It’s a good idea to check the bread with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.

• Ingredients

  For the bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if using frozen)

  For the streusel topping:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan

  • Duration: 10 minutes
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

  2. Prepare the streusel topping

  • Duration: 5 minutes
    In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

  3. Mix the dry ingredients

  • Duration: 5 minutes
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.

  4. Cream the butter and sugar

  • Duration: 5 minutes
    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step incorporates air, which helps the bread rise and gives it a light texture.

  5. Add eggs and vanilla

  • Duration: 2 minutes
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

  6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients

  • Duration: 5 minutes
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  7. Fold in the blueberries

  • Duration: 3 minutes
    Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula. If using frozen blueberries, fold them in directly from the freezer to prevent the batter from turning purple.

  8. Assemble the bread

  • Duration: 2 minutes
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.

  9. Bake the bread

  • Duration: 50-60 minutes
    Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking.

  10. Cool the bread

  • Duration: 20-30 minutes
    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan using the parchment overhang or by inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.