Description
Lemon blueberry bread is a vibrant and refreshing treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe blueberries with the zesty brightness of lemon. This easy-to-make quick bread is ideal for any occasion, whether enjoyed warm with a drizzle of lemon glaze or served as a delightful snack throughout the day. Its fluffy texture and beautiful presentation make it an impressive addition to brunches, gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence for yourself. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe guarantees success for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; gently fold in blueberries.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and top with extra blueberries.
- Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg