Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Lemon Blueberry Bread, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. This quick bread is remarkably soft and moist, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from sunny summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With its simple preparation and bright flavors, this lemon blueberry bread is sure to become a cherished favorite among your loved ones. Drizzle it with a heavenly lemon glaze for an extra touch of sweetness that elevates this delightful loaf.
Ingredients
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- 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 1 + 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (divided)
- ½ cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- Lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining blueberries on top.
- Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before removing from the pan.
- For optional glaze, mix icing sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg