Springy Blueberry Lemon Bread
Springy Blueberry Lemon Bread is a light and flavorful quick bread that combines the tartness of fresh blueberries with the bright zing of lemon. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 60min
- Total Time: 75min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, if in season)
– 2 tablespoons flour (for coating the blueberries)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat them, then gently fold them into the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
– If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the batter to prevent streaking.
– You can drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the cooled bread for extra sweetness and a more intense lemon flavor.
– This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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