Blueberry Lemon Bread
This moist and flavorful Blueberry Lemon Bread combines fresh blueberries with bright lemon zest for a perfect sweet and tangy treat, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra tang, drizzle a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled bread before serving.
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