Try this Blueberry Bread recipe
- Carbohydrate 39.8512258704713 g
- Cholesterol 3.90555555503707 mg
- Fat 6.84416583487859 g
- Fiber 1.47272225925879 g
- Protein 6.57627222487658 g
- Saturated Fat 1.03803662341855 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (130g)
- Sodium 455.119111565578 mg
- Sugar 38.3785036112126 g
- Trans Fat 0.512190408165917 g
- Calories 245 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix together beaten eggs with the sugar.
- Add milk and melted shortening or vegetable oil.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine mixtures, stirring only until blended.
- Carefully fold in fresh or frozen blueberries and broken walnut pieces.
- Pour into greased 5 x 12 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool in pan but try to turn it out of pan before it is totally cool. It will be easier to remove.
- Can also be made in a normal size loaf pan or can be made into 2 pans.
Why is the batter purple and thick? Halfway through measuring, chemical reactions begin between the acidic components of the fruit and the leavening agents. Four teaspoons of baking powder demand immediate oven heat upon hydration. Delaying the bake causes carbon dioxide to escape into the air rather than lifting the flour structure. Fold the fresh berries in at the very final second with a gentle hand.
Managing Moisture and Pan Sizing
Fresh berries release water during baking. Tossing the fruit in a small portion of the three cups of flour creates a physical barrier that prevents sinking. The recipe specifies a generous 5x12-inch pan. Standard 8.5x4.5-inch loaf pans will overflow or remain raw in the center at 350 degrees F. Maintain an internal temperature of 200 degrees F before removing the loaf from the oven. Cool the baked item inside the metal vessel for precisely ten minutes before turning it onto a wire rack. Defying this cooling window causes the crumb to tear apart completely.
- Invert the loaf before it cools completely to prevent sticking.
- Substitute frozen berries directly without thawing to minimize purple bleeding.
- Chop walnuts finely so they do not impede slicing.
