Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful combination of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries, perfect for a sweet treat or a breakfast indulgence. The bread is moist and flavorful, topped with a zesty lemon glaze that adds an extra touch of citrusy goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
Lemon Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in blueberries gently.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract.
- Frozen blueberries work well but should not be thawed before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
