Cherokee Huckleberry Bread

Celebrate the rich, wild flavors of nature with Cherokee Huckleberry Bread, a delightful quick bread that’s bursting with juicy huckleberries and a hint of citrusy brightness from fresh lemon zest. Perfectly sweetened and tender, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter with vibrant huckleberries, creating a moist loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. With its quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of under an hour, this bread is a wonderful way to elevate seasonal or frozen berries. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream cheese for a comforting treat that’s as rustic as it is irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups huckleberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Gently fold in the huckleberries, ensuring they are evenly coated in the dry mixture. This helps prevent sinking during baking.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Enjoy the Cherokee Huckleberry Bread on its own or with a slather of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1114.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2740.7

Total Fat 115.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 656.0mg	0%
Sodium 2754.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 184.2g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 362.7mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 860.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 55.9%