Description
A delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors with moist texture and a glossy lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For best results, use fresh blueberries, and ensure ingredients are at room temperature for easier incorporation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg