Cherokee Huckleberry Bread
Celebrate the rich, wild flavors of nature with Cherokee Huckleberry Bread, a delightful quick bread that’s bursting with juicy huckleberries and a hint of citrusy brightness from fresh lemon zest. Perfectly sweetened and tender, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter with vibrant huckleberries, creating a moist loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. With its quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of under an hour, this bread is a wonderful way to elevate seasonal or frozen berries. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream cheese for a comforting treat that’s as rustic as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups huckleberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Gently fold in the huckleberries, ensuring they are evenly coated in the dry mixture. This helps prevent sinking during baking.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy the Cherokee Huckleberry Bread on its own or with a slather of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 2754 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.9 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
