Description
Lemon Blueberry Loaf is a delightful treat that brings the essence of a sunny Mediterranean orchard to your kitchen. This soft, moist loaf is bursting with sweet blueberries and zesty lemon, making it perfect for brunches or afternoon tea. The aroma while baking is irresistible, enticing everyone around to indulge in just one more slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg