Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Blueberry Bread, a quick and easy recipe that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of ripe blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this moist loaf is not just delicious but also versatile. Serve it warm straight from the oven, slathered with cream cheese or butter, or enjoy it toasted as an afternoon treat. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this flavorful loaf that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9"x5" loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In an electric mixer bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by half of the milk; repeat until just combined.
- Toss blueberries in flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before glazing with a mixture of melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg