Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Easy

Ingredients:

• For the Bread:
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if using frozen)
• For the Lemon Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
   • Add eggs, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Batter:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
   • Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare Lemon Glaze:
   • While the bread is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Cool and Glaze:
   • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled bread.
8. Serve:
   • Slice and serve the Lemon Blueberry Bread as a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 21g
• Sodium: 140mg

This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a refreshing and flavorful treat that combines the tanginess of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries. It’s perfect for a light breakfast or an afternoon snack. Enjoy!