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 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 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 the wet ingredients until just combined. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.