Description
Zesty lemon blueberry bread weaves citrusy magic with sweet, juicy berries in a moist, tender loaf. Homemade comfort emerges from simple ingredients, promising delightful slices that invite lingering moments of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously prepare a loaf pan by coating it with grease and flour or lining with parchment paper to ensure easy bread removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes exceptionally light and airy, developing a fluffy texture that will contribute to the bread’s softness.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then gently fold in freshly grated lemon zest and tangy lemon juice to infuse vibrant citrus notes.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent batter without overmixing.
- Delicately fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly to prevent sinking and ensure a balanced berry presence throughout the bread.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the readied loaf pan, spreading it evenly and creating a smooth surface for uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring the bread’s progress and testing for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it set and makes removal easier, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency that will add a bright, sweet finish to the cooled bread.
- Drizzle the glaze artfully over the top of the bread, allowing it to cascade down the sides for an elegant and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Dust blueberries with a light coating of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for part of the all-purpose flour to boost nutrition and create a heartier texture.
- Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer without thawing to help maintain their shape and prevent color bleeding into the batter.
- Customize the glaze by adding a touch of lemon zest or replacing lemon juice with orange juice for a different citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg