Lemon Blueberry Bread
A delightful Lemon Blueberry Bread that blends the zest of fresh lemons with juicy blueberries, creating a moist and vibrant loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully mixed.
- Add the buttermilk to your wet mixture and stir well.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap to keep moist for up to three days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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