Description
Moist and zesty lemon blueberry bread delivers a perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweet berries. Homemade comfort wraps you in a delightful slice of pure culinary joy, making each bite a memorable taste adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze:
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend the dry components using a whisk to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking together the liquid elements, incorporating lemon zest and juice for vibrant citrus notes.
- Gradually introduce the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with gentle, deliberate strokes until just incorporated – avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Delicately fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown hue.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and place on a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Optional: Enhance the bread’s flavor by drizzling with a zesty lemon glaze just before serving.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, but if using frozen, do not thaw to avoid color bleeding and maintain bread’s texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the bread’s soft crumb.
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of lemon zest or brushing the warm bread with lemon simple syrup for more intense citrus notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg