– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking Lemon Blueberry Bread can be straightforward when you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they’re well incorporated after each addition.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them apart.
8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Following these steps will guide you in creating amazing Lemon Blueberry Bread that friends and family will love!