Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mother’s Day Lemon Blueberry Bread, a perfect blend of sweet blueberries and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make loaf transforms any morning into a special occasion with its inviting aroma and moist texture. Ideal for brunch or an afternoon snack, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy it plain or topped with butter for a little extra indulgence!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (cooled)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest until blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the blueberries without breaking them.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg