Description
This Blueberry and Lemon Loaf combines the bright flavors of fresh lemons and juicy blueberries, creating a moist and delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemon zest and juice
- Sour cream
- Full-fat milk or plant-based milk
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- Flavorless oil like vegetable or sunflower
- Lemon glaze (lemon juice
- melted butter
- powdered sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, sour cream, and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold this into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf cools, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing lemon juice, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lemon extract to the batter. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Blueberry and Lemon Loaf, lemon dessert, blueberry bread, sweet bread, baking recipes