Description
Homemade lemon blueberry bread combines zesty citrus with sweet berries in a delightful quick bread. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a moist, flavorful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Sweet and Fruity Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Cream sugar and butter in a separate large bowl until smooth and fluffy, then incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Infuse the mixture with fragrant lemon zest and tangy lemon juice, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully toss blueberries in a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
- Transfer the batter smoothly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan for optimal texture.
- Finish by drizzling a vibrant lemon glaze across the top of the cooled bread for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter, which creates a light coating that helps suspend them evenly throughout the bread.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and ensure they’re gently folded to maintain their shape and prevent bruising.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which will maintain the bread’s tender texture and delicate crumb.
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding a bit of lemon extract or using Meyer lemons, which offer a sweeter, more aromatic citrus profile compared to standard lemons.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg