Orange Blueberry Bread
Brighten your day with this irresistible Orange Blueberry Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that perfectly balances the tangy sweetness of fresh oranges and juicy blueberries. This easy-to-make recipe combines a tender crumb with bursts of berry goodness, complemented by fragrant orange zest for a citrusy twist. A simple flour coating ensures the blueberries stay evenly distributed, creating beautiful pops of color in every slice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in your oven, this delightful bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, or enjoy it plain to savor the natural flavors. It's a crowd-pleaser that will keep everyone coming back for more! Keywords: Orange Blueberry Bread, citrus blueberry bread, quick bread recipe, easy brunch recipe, homemade fruity bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the dry ingredients, stirring to evenly distribute the zest.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of fresh orange juice, 0.25 cup of milk, 0.33 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense loaf.
In a small bowl, toss 1 cup of fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to coat. This helps prevent the blueberries from sinking during baking.
Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness at the 50-minute mark.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices of the Orange Blueberry Bread as is, or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2247 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.3 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*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.
