Description
Zesty lemon blueberry bread brings sunshine to your kitchen with its perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweet berries. Rich crumb and bright flavors make this quick bread a delightful treat you’ll want to savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
Fruit and Flavoring:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Fold in plain yogurt, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring until the wet ingredients are completely combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, gently stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the berries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining the same tender crumb and delightful flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using a natural sweetener like stevia or replacing half the sugar with unsweetened applesauce for a healthier alternative.
- Create a dairy-free option by substituting yogurt with coconut yogurt and using almond milk, keeping the bread’s moist texture and tangy lemon notes intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg