Description
Blueberry English muffin bread blends soft, buttery layers with juicy blueberries and a signature crunchy texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, it’s versatile, easy to make, and ideal for toasting. This crowd-pleasing loaf is customizable for dietary needs and delivers comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: lemon zest, vanilla extract, or cinnamon
- Optional streusel topping: brown sugar, butter, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Gently fold in blueberries. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Slash top for signature texture. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool before slicing. Toast for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries when in season.
- To prevent blueberries from sinking, toss in a little flour before adding.
- Toast slices to enhance flavor and texture.
- Gluten-free flour and plant-based milk can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~190mg
- Fat: ~4g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg