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Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe

Last updated on December 10, 2021Originally published July 10, 201934 CommentsSabine

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This blueberry bread is super soft and moist and it's loaded with juicy ripe blueberries. You only need 10 minutes prep + 9 ingredients for this delicious quick bread. It's the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee. By the way, have you tried my chocolate zucchini bread?

fresh blueberry bread sliced and placed on top of a towel

Why This Recipe Works

  • You only need 9 ingredients to make it.
  • Fresh or frozen blueberries both work beautifully.
  • It's the softest and moistest blueberry bread with sour cream ever!
  • All you need is 10 minutes of prep time.
  • Perfect for all occasions.

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  • Photo tutorial
  • Top tips for success
  • FAQs
  • How long does it last
  • Freezing instructions
  • More quick bread recipes to try
  • Recipe

Photo tutorial

In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl using a stand or a handheld mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment beat butter until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes.

mixed butter in glass bowl on pink surface

Add the sugar and mix until light and creamy for about 2 minutes.

mixed butter, sugar, and spices in glass bowl on pink surface

Add eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.

mixed liquid blueberry bread batter in glass bowl on pink surface

Alternately, add dry ingredients and sour cream and stir on low speed to combine. Begin and end with dry ingredients.

mixed up batter in glass bowl on pink surface

Fold in blueberries to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

finished batter with folded in blueberries in glass bowl on pink surface

Top tips for success

  • Don't bake this blueberry bread with sour cream too long or it will become dry.
  • Never overmix the batter because the blueberry quick bread will become dense.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results.
  • Wrap up leftover bread well so it doesn't dry out.

blueberry bread sliced with a bite out of it on white towel

FAQs

Can I substitute eggs?

Yes, you can substitute eggs in most bread, cake, or muffin recipes. For every egg in the recipe, use ¼ cup of any of the following ingredients.

  • Applesauce
  • Yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • Mashed Bananas
  • Pumpkin Puree

Why did my blueberries sink?

With many recipes that call for blueberries, you will find that they sink to the bottom of the bread, a cake or muffins. The reason this happens is that the weight of the blueberries is too heavy for the thickness of the batter.

So if the batter is thin, they are going to sink to the bottom every time. Thankfully, this is one of my favorite blueberry recipes because the batter is thick enough that it shouldn't be an issue. As you can see in my photos, the blueberries are evenly spread throughout the bread.

Also flouring the blueberries help to keep them where they are.

How do you know when it is done?

You can tell that the blueberry quick bread has finished baking when you insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean. You should also be able to touch the top of the bread with your finger and it should bounce right back up. If you leave an indent with your finger then it needs to keep baking for a bit longer.

Can I make muffins with this batter?

Yes, you make muffins out of this blueberry bread batter. Simply line enough for 12 muffins and pour in the batter. Try to fill each one ⅔ full and they will bake beautifully. The baking time will only be 20-25 minutes, so you will want to check them so they don't cook too long.

How long does it last

On average it will last 3 days on the counter or in the pantry. Make sure it is in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out or so it isn't introduced to moisture. You can place it in the fridge too if you prefer the bread to be cold.

Freezing instructions

Wrap it tightly in aluminum foil then place the loaf in a freezer safe bag. It will last 2-3 months. When ready to serve place on the counter or in the refrigerator.

fresh blueberry bread sliced and placed on top of a towel

More quick bread recipes to try

  • Banana Bread
  • Sourdough Banana Bread
  • Air Fryer Banana Bread
  • Apple Bread

Recipe

Slices of blueberry bread on a white napkin

Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe

4.97 from 27 votes
Author Sabine Venier
Calories: 308kcal
Servings: 10 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
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This extraordinary blueberry bread is super soft and moist. Plus, it's filled with juicy ripe blueberries. You will only need 10 minutes prep + 9 ingredients to make this recipe!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (240g)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • ⅔ cup light or dark brown sugar, packed (133g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 vanilla beans* (or 2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup sour cream (8.8oz / 250g)
  • 2 cups fresh or thawed blueberries (340g)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5“ (23x13cm) loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang on two opposite sides to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a stand or handheld mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment beat butter until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and mix until light and creamy for about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla* and mix until well combined.
  • Alternately, add dry ingredients and sour cream and stir on low speed to combine. Begin and end with dry ingredients.
  • Fold in blueberries to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer with the paper to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

Notes

Substitutions
 
  • Replace 2 vanilla beans with 2 tsp. vanilla extract. 
  • Substitute blueberries for 2 cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or bakers chocolate.
  • Use 2 cups (235g) of diced apples in place of blueberries. Plus, 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 
  • Substitute 2 cups (332g) chopped strawberries for blueberries. 
 
Recommendations
 
  • Don't bake this blueberry bread with sour cream too long or it will become dry. 
  • Never overmix the batter because the blueberry quick bread will become dense. 
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results. 
  • Wrap up leftover bread well so it doesn't dry out. 
 
*First, cut off the straight end of the vanilla bean. Then place the tip of your knife below the curled end and cut the vanilla bean through the middle of the bean lengthwise with a sharp knife. Although you don't need to cut it all the way through, it's ok when you do so. Then open the vanilla bean and scrape out the flavorful seeds with the back of your knife. Just use the seeds.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1.7mg
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry bread recipe, easy blueberry bread, how to make blueberry bread
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Comments

  1. B J Ehlen

    January 31, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! My husband loves it. I’ve made several & have in freezer. When blueberries are on sale is when I bake a lot of bread. I use 3 smaller pans.

    Reply
  2. Karen

    January 11, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe not too sweet my husband and guests loved it

    Reply
  3. Collette Le Paven

    August 05, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Hi there,

    There is something off with your measures

    1st) you say 2 cups of flour (240 Grams * 1 cup is

    **** From your recipe 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (240g)
    *** and the same for the blueberries
    2 cups fresh or thawed blueberries (340g)

    So I would like to have the proper portions Please,

    Hope you take this as a positive review

    Kind regards,

    Collette

    Reply
    • Sabine

      August 09, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Hi Collette, thanks for your comment. You can measure the ingredients by using cups (measure by volume) or a kitchen scale - grams (measure by weight). 1 cup flour doesn't weigh the same as 1 cup blueberries. The values are correct. I hope that helps.

      Reply
  4. Lkashrd

    July 29, 2021 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    “Insane” was my daughter’s comment when she took her first bite! It was that good! The secret ingredient is the real vanilla bean that I used. This bread won’t disappoint. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack or dessert.

    Reply
  5. Anne

    May 19, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    This is YUMMY

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