Lemon Blueberry Bread: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
A delightful blend of lemon and blueberries makes this quick bread a favorite among bakers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh ones are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Bread, Easy Recipe, Quick Bread