Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bread bakes evenly and rises beautifully.
Step 2: Prepare the Loaf Pan - Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan with a bit of butter or cooking spray. For added security against sticking, you can line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth, then add in the Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
Step 5: Fold in Blueberries - In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
Step 6: Prepare the Topping - In a separate bowl, mix together the dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. This will create a crumbly topping that adds a delightful texture to your bread.
Step 7: Assemble and Bake - Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the blueberry jam over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. Finally, sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the loaf.
Step 8: Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly domed.
Step 9: Cool and Serve - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious Blueberry Muffin Bread!
