Description
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet blueberries in a moist, fluffy loaf. This easy-to-follow recipe fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma, making it ideal for breakfast or as a snack. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter for an irresistible experience!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, lemon juice, and zest; mix until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or replacing blueberries with raspberries. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.