The thought of blueberries in a loaf for breakfast makes me go gaga with desire; and this blueberry lemon loaf is what I crave for whenever I have a sweet tooth. The loaf is made using blueberries and lemon zest. You can use frozen blueberries or just fresh ones. However, you will have better luck with fresh ones. This is because frozen berries tend to bleed easily and sink to the bottom of the loaf. If you do not want your frozen berries to stick to the bottom of the pan, put the loaf into the oven immediately after you pour the batter. You should not let the batter rest, ok!
Why you will love this Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Falling in love with this blueberry lemon loaf is easy especially due to its many delightful aspects it offers. Any baked good made using blueberries, count me in and just like me you will love this loaf after baking it. Here are several reasons why you will love this loaf too:
- The combination of blueberries and lemon give this loaf a very pleasant flavor. The tartness of the lemon perfectly complements the sweetness of the blueberries, creating a balanced and refreshing flavor.
- Blueberries are packed with nutrients that are beneficial to the body.They are rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and K. Lemon, on the other hand, provide a good dose of vitamin C. This recipe combines the goodness of both ingredients.
- The loaf is moist and tender. Thanks to blueberries and lemon zest, this loaf is moist and tender. You will enjoy biting into each piece of this loaf.
- This loaf is versatile. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a snack, or a dessert.
- The loaf is very pleasing to look at. This is because of the blueberries used and the lemon zest that gives the loaf pleasing aesthetics.
How to make Blueberry Lemon Loaf
This recipe is simple and easy to make and it does not matter if you are beginner or a seasoned baker. So, get ready to enjoy a slice of this irresistible loaf!
Ingredients:
- Butter, 1/2 cup
- Honey, 3/4 cup
- eggs, 2
- Plain yogurt, 1/2 cup
- Baking powder, 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour, 3 cups
- Lemon Zest, 1 lemon
- Blueberries, 1 cup
- Lemon juice, 1 lemon
- Salt, 1 table spoon
These ingredients makes one loaf.
Instructions:
- Cream butter and add honey. Beat well until well blended
- Add beaten eggs, yogurt, and lemon juice. Beat again to combine well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder and salt
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients (yogurt mixture) and mix well until just blended
- Fold in the lemon zest and the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into greased loaf pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 50 minutes. You can test with a tooth pick; the loaf will be ready if a tooth pick comes out clean.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- If you intent to glaze the loaf with honey and lemon juice, Do it while the bread is warm, before cooling.
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Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup honey
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup Blueberries
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Mix wet ingredients
- Cream butter and add honey then beat well until well blended
- Add beaten eggs, yogurt, and lemon juice. Beat again to combine well.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt
Step 3: mix wet and dry ingredients
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients (yogurt mixture) and mix well until just blended
Step4: Add lemon zest and Blueberries
- Fold in the lemon zest and the blueberries into the mixture.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into greased loaf pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 50 minutes.
- You can test with a tooth pick; the loaf will be ready if a tooth pick comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool
- Remove the loaf from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes
- Turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Step 7: Serve
- Slice and serve with tea or coffee as breakfast, snack or as dessert
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