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Lemon Blueberry Bread

A delightful combination of sweet blueberries and tangy lemon, this Easy Lemon Blueberry Bread is perfect for brunch, snack time, or a light dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Toss frozen blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  7. Carefully fold in the blueberries for a burst of flavor.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to create your glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and then slice up to serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cooled bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.

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