Lemon Blueberry Bread
A delightful quick bread that combines the vibrant zest of lemons with sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Use fresh for best texture and flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Zest from about 1 large lemon.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter At room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup buttermilk Can substitute with plain yogurt.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk starting and ending with flour.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing.
- Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best results. Check for doneness around the 55-minute mark. Wrap tightly for storage.