Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal, leaving an overhang on the sides.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the Wet Ingredients
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil during the last 15–20 minutes of baking.
Step 7: Cool the Bread
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift it out onto a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before glazing.
Step 8: Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more lemon juice for a thinner glaze.
Step 9: Glaze the Bread
- Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread, letting it drip down the sides.
- Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired. Allow the glaze to set for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10–12 slices
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g