Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread 😋🍞🍞

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Lemon Glaze/Syrup:

• 2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar

Instructions:

Step 1: Preparing the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease the sides and bottom of a loaf pan.

Step 2: Mixing Dry Ingredients

1. Sift together all-purpose flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 3: Mixing Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, plain yogurt or sour cream, salt, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and lemon zest until well combined.

Step 4: Combining Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. Slowly add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients mixture, stirring until just combined.
2. In a separate bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tbsp of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.

Step 5: Baking

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
2. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cooling

1. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7: Making the Lemon Glaze

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine lemon juice and sifted confectioner’s sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the loaf, top, and sides.

Step 8: Glazing the Bread

1. Use a pastry brush to brush the lemon syrup over the top and sides of the bread.
2. Allow the glaze to harden for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Blueberry Bread! 🍋🫐