Blueberry Muffin Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl sift together all the dry ingredients and also set aside.
3. 3
   In another microwave safe bowl melt the shortening. After allowing it to cool a bit, whisk in the buttermilk, egg and extracts. 
4. 4
   Gently combine the dry and wet ingredients together into a batter, being careful to not overmix.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the blueberries with a light dusting of flour and fold them into the batter.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the loaf with a few pinches of sugar.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.