Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Blueberry Bread, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Its golden crust and moist interior make it an irresistible treat for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Whether warm from the oven or toasted with butter, this loaf is sure to brighten any day with its aromatic charm.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (rinsed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in lemon juice and zest until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in blueberries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg