Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze, a moist and tender quick bread perfect for any occasion. Bursting with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, this loaf makes an excellent choice for breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert. The bright lemon glaze adds a delicious finish that elevates this treat to new heights.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in blueberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before transferring to a platter.
- For the glaze, whisk melted butter with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg