Blueberry Lemon Bread

Name: Blueberry Lemon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 mini loaf.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Bread Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries; TOPPING:; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

This bread has a nice balance of lemon and blueberry flavor, with the texture of pound cake. For a special touch, serve with honey butter or lemon curd.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and lemon zest; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine topping ingredients; spread over warm bread.

Editor's Note

If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 207 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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pajamaangel

Mar 12, 2014

This is very delicious! A nice touch after our meal. I used fresh blueberries. Do not omit the topping. It really makes the taste pop!
jumelend

Feb 11, 2012

This was a hit with company for brunch, I'll make it again tomorrow!