– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if necessary)
– Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Creating delightful Lemon Blueberry Bread is straightforward if you follow these simple instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to break them.
8. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve: Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for a lovely finishing touch.
Follow these steps to create a lovely loaf of Lemon Blueberry Bread that will impress anyone fortunate enough to sample your creation!