This recipe yields a moist, bakery-style lemon blueberry bread with a bright, tart lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. It is perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Author:Hannah Rodger
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50-60 minutes
Total Time:65-75 minutes
Yield:1 loaf (8-10 servings)
Category:Quick Bread
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh blueberries.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for the best results.
Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to a tough bread.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for proper creaming.