Description
A moist and tender quick bread bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing blueberries)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually blend flour mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.