Description
A delightful loaf combining the tartness of lemon and the sweetness of blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one 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 and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the blueberries gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg