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Best Blueberry Bread

Best Blueberry Bread

Tender buttermilk quick bread loaded with juicy blueberries and optional streusel. Freezer-friendly summer classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • For the Bread:
  • 2 cups flour +1 tbsp
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ cups blueberries
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Streusel ¼ cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp flour + butter
  • Lemon glaze ½ cup powdered sugar + lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat 350 °F; prep 9×5 pan.
  • Flour-toss blueberries.
  • Whisk dry; mix wet.
  • Fold gently; add berries.
  • Top with streusel if using.
  • Bake 55–65 min to clean toothpick.
  • Cool 15 min in pan; 2 hrs on rack.
  • Drizzle glaze.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix—keeps tender.
  • Frozen berries OK—no thaw.
  • Wrap slices for freezer.
  • Toothpick with moist crumbs = done.
  • Parchment sling for easy removal.