Description
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful treat that brings together the bright flavors of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, creating an irresistible loaf perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a fluffy, moist bread that can be enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert. The warm aroma will fill your kitchen and create delightful memories, making it a must-try for family gatherings and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
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, whisk eggs until frothy; then add melted butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, and zest.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in blueberries carefully to avoid smashing them.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg