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THE BEST LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD RECIPE

THE BEST LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD RECIPE

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This Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe will become your go-to for a moist and flavorful treat. Bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, this quick bread is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

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

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk

Blueberry Mixture:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Lemon Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9″x 5″ loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In a mixer, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
  4. Add dry and wet mixtures: Gradually mix in the flour and milk until just combined.
  5. Coat blueberries: Toss blueberries with flour to prevent sinking.
  6. Combine blueberries with batter: Gently fold in the flour-coated berries.
  7. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  8. Make glaze: Whisk together butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  9. Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and enjoy!

Notes

  • If making in advance, store the cooled loaf without glaze and add it before serving.

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