Print

Delicious Blackberry Loaf : A Moist Bread Recipe

Print Recipe

If you love baking with fresh berries, this Blackberry Loaf is the perfect treat! It’s a moist and flavorful blackberry quick bread that comes together easily with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Loaf:

  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup (120ml) milk

  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)

Optional Additions:

  • For a Blackberry Lemon Bread: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

  • For a Zucchini Blackberry Bread: Add 1 cup grated zucchini for extra moisture.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps create a soft texture.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.

Step 5: Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk

Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6: Fold in Blackberries

Gently fold in the blackberries using a spatula to avoid crushing them. This keeps the berries whole and prevents the batter from turning purple.

Step 7: Bake the Loaf

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

✔ Coat the Blackberries in Flour – Tossing the berries in a little flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
✔ Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures even mixing and a smooth batter.
✔ Don’t Overmix – Overmixing can make the loaf dense instead of light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Keywords: Blackberry Quick Bread

Find it online: https://lyndyskitchen.com/delicious-blackberry-loaf-a-moist-bread-recipe/