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Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and juicy blueberries with this easy-to-make Lemon Blueberry Bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea, this moist and flavorful bread will surely brighten your day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
  • Nonstick spray or butter for greasing pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and milk.
  5. Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then gently fold in the floured blueberries.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Optional lemon glaze: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.

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