Blueberry Buttermilk Bread
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
3 T. melted butter or margarine
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 c. fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in egg. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Batter will be stiff. Stir in blueberries.
3. Turn batter into greased 81/2 x 41/2 x21/2-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350º oven until wooden pick inserted in center is withdrawn clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Makes one loaf.
You can make a powered sugar glaze to drizzle over top of bread. This recipe makes a nice gift for the Holidays.
Priscilla Keck
Decorah, Iowa |