Blueberry Loaf

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of milk.
5. Fold in the blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender
• Bursting with juicy blueberries
• Lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This blueberry loaf is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of blueberries. I will definitely be making it again."
• "I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make but tastes like it came from a bakery."
• "I added a glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice to the top of the loaf and it was divine."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
• For a more intense blueberry flavor, use 2 cups of blueberries.
• If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use an 8x8 inch square baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.