Description

This moist and flavorful Lemon Blueberry Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest and juice, this bread offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, it’s sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted, slightly cooled)
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Add-ins

1 cup fresh blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking during baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Add Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the wet mixture to evenly distribute them without breaking the berries.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more evenly and result in a lighter texture.
Use fresh blueberries for best flavor; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent them from bleeding into the batter.
Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
Greasing the loaf pan thoroughly helps in easy removal of the bread.
Letting the bread cool before slicing ensures cleaner slices and better texture.