Description
Sunshine-kissed lemon blueberry bread marries tangy citrus with sweet summer berries in a moist, irresistible quick bread. Packed with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, this homemade treat brings pure comfort to your morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Optional Topping:
- Powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, freshly grated lemon zest, and tangy lemon juice in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a light texture. Tenderly fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool completely in the pan. Optional: Drizzle with a zesty lemon glaze for an extra burst of citrus flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure blueberries are fresh and dry to prevent sinking in the batter by lightly coating them with flour before folding.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Use frozen blueberries when fresh aren’t available, but don’t thaw them to maintain bread’s structural integrity.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients for a softer crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg