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Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread: Moist, Easy, and Irresistibly Delicious

Lemon Blueberry Bread combines tart lemon and sweet blueberries into a moist, easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher salt works if needed
  • 1 cup Cane Sugar Brown sugar can also be used
  • 1 large Lemon Zest Zest fresh lemons for best results
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Sour cream is a substitute
  • 0.33 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can use melted coconut or vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs Bring to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted for more lemon flavor
  • 1 to 1.5 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen; dust fresh with flour
For the Optional Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cane sugar with lemon zest and massage until fragrant.
  4. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
  5. Stir in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in blueberries gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle optional glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Add glaze for extra flavor; ensure your baking powder is fresh for best results.

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