Description
This Blueberry Lemon Bread with Lemon Glaze is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this delightful loaf is topped with a tangy lemon glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your batter is prepared.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, milk, and lemon zest into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined to infuse the bread with luscious lemon aroma.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry with wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to create a consistent batter, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly dispersed without crushing them.
- Prepare the pan: Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking, then pour the batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Make the glaze: While the bread is cooling, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until you achieve a smooth glaze consistency.
- Glaze the bread: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled bread to add a sweet and tangy finishing touch that enhances the flavor and appearance.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture and flavor; frozen can be substituted but may bleed into the batter.
- Ensure butter is fully softened for easier creaming and a lighter crumb.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
- Test the bread’s doneness with a toothpick at 60 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
