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For the Big Flavors, 4th of July is the summer season kickoff party. I know summer officially started on June 21st, and we have had some pretty delightful (and even, hot) summer weather since early in May. But, there’s something about this holiday that solidifies that summer is really here.
Which gets me downright giddy! Because what season is better than summer? I love a light summer dress with flip-flops. I get excited to paint my nails flourescent blue. I gorge at cookouts and pig roasts and booze fests. Make s’mores on the back porch. Sleep comfortably without a comforter. Take late night walks and water the garden while finishing one last glass of wine.
The city comes alive with festivals, concerts, and boats on the lake. And everyone seems to have a brighter outlook on life. It’s all about making the most out of these gorgeous summer nights. And remember to savor the moments because as soon as you blink, it will all be over. These summer months fly right by! Before you know it, football season starts up, the days get shorter, and pumpkin cappuccinos are in full swing over at Starbucks.
So soak it all in because you won’t want to miss it. Take this 4th of July to kickoff all of the fun the season has to offer. What food do you have on the menu for this holiday? You should really consider making this quick berry bread for breakfast (or dessert). It takes no time at all to prepare. So you can spend more time with your family soaking in the sun, and less time near your oven. Plus, it’s just so festive… a little American flag loaf just waiting to be devoured. (side note: This would be a great gift for your 4th of July party hostess. I love a good theme gift, especially if it’s edible!)
I love this quick bread base recipe because it doesn’t contain any butter. So while this obviously isn’t a health food, it definitely qualifies as breakfast or dessert. And don’t worry, you won’t miss the butter at all because the berries and sour cream keep the bread super moist. Plus, that white chocolate topping that takes this bread to a new level. A level that makes it look like you spent a ton of extra time on this sweet treat. It’s hard to eat just one piece (depending on how large you cut your one piece, of course).
Red, White, & Blue Quick Berry Bread
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| Serves | 1 Loaf |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 1 hour |
| Total time | 1 hours, 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Bread, Breakfast, Dessert |
Ingredients
- 1/2 heaping cup blueberries
- 1/2 heaping cup strawberries, sliced
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
White Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon milk
Directions
| 1. | Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray. |
| 2. | In a small bowl, toss the berries with 2 TBSP flour. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, sour cream, and vanilla. |
| 3. | Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and whisk until combined. Fold in strawberries and blueberries. |
| 4. | Pour batter into pan and bake for 60 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. |
| White Chocolate Glaze | |
| 5. | In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate chips and milk. Microwave on 50% power in 30 seconds intervals, until white chocolate is melted. Stir in between each interval. |
| 6. | Remove bread from pan. Place on a cooling rack over wax paper. Pour glaze all over top of bread. Let set at least 30 minutes before serving. |
So really, what’s better for breakfast than dessert? Oh, and since it’s a holiday, calories don’t count. They are taking a vacation day, too. There’s no reason not to make this bread this week! Happy 4th! What plans do you have?
Shared with Weekend Potluck, Love Bakes Good Cakes, Addicted to Recipes, On the Menu Monday, Melt in Your Mouth Monday, Trick or Treat Tuesday
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looks delicious, and love that white chocolate glaze!
can’t go wrong with white chocolate in glaze form!
I’d love to try this on the fourth!
if you were hosting a party, I would so bring you a piece!
Sounds like you love summer as much as I do! This bread looks great.
This looks absolutely delicious!! Thanks for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” Hopefully we’ll see you tomorrow at 8pm MDT for this week’s party!
-The Sisters
I was soooo excited when I saw this recipe and had decided to make if for the 4th of July. It ended up being an easy process and the berry bread tasted delicious! Thank you Mrs. Big Flavors for sharing this recipe!
I am so glad you gave this a try and it was a success!
I made this today…it smells so delicious I cannot wait to cut it.
What a fun and delicious bread!!! Just perfect for breakfast:-)