Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh blueberries. The moist and tender loaf is finished with a tangy lemon glaze, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed with 1 teaspoon flour)
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in floured blueberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used; do not thaw before folding in.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
