Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly combines the zesty flavor of lemon with juicy blueberries. The moist and tender bread with a sweet lemon glaze is a wonderful addition to any brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)
- Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add blueberries: Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with buttermilk or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.
- Add extra lemon zest for a more intense citrus taste.
- Bread stores well covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
