Delightful Mother’s Day Lemon Blueberry Bread
Experience the joy of baking with this Mother’s Day Lemon Blueberry Bread, where zesty lemon and juicy blueberries create a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this quick and easy recipe will fill your kitchen with warmth and wonderful memories. Celebrate the special women in your life with a treat that looks as good as it tastes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and eggs until creamy. Add lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 133mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or swapping blueberries for raspberries. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.