Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Lemon Blueberry Bread. Discover a tasty recipe for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from approximately 2 lemons)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly spray the exposed sides with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2: Prepare the blueberries by tossing them with 1 tablespoon of flour until lightly coated. This prevents them from sinking during baking.
- Step 3: Infuse lemon flavor by combining granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant and slightly moist.
- Step 4: Cream the butter with lemon sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Alternate dry and wet ingredients by gradually adding the flour mixture and milk-lemon mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined after each addition.
- Step 6: Fold in blueberries gently with a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush them. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Step 7: Bake the bread for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Step 8: Cool and glaze the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Step 9: Serve and enjoy! Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy slices for breakfast, dessert, or transform into an elegant trifle.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg