Description
A light and airy lemon blueberry loaf with a soft crumb and vibrant citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Check doneness with a toothpick before removing from oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon blueberry loaf, quick bread, citrus dessert