Blueberry Orange Bread 🍊🫐🍞✨
Moist, fruity, and bursting with flavor—this blueberry orange bread combines citrus brightness with juicy berries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Bread:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing blueberries)
For the Glaze (Optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Dry mix: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and mix well.
- Citrus blend: Stir in yogurt, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing gently until just combined.
- Blueberries: Toss berries with flour, fold into batter.
- Bake: Pour into loaf pan, smooth top, bake 50–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Cool bread. Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice, drizzle over loaf before slicing.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add white chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
- Variation: Swap blueberries for raspberries or mixed berries.
- Serving idea: Delicious with tea, coffee, or as a brunch centerpiece.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
- Kcal: ~220 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Blueberry Orange Bread—bright, fruity, and bursting with flavor 🍊🫐🍞✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle the glaze or keep it simple?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next brunch.” • “Tag a friend who loves fruity bakes.” • “Citrus and berries in every slice.”