Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Coat blueberries with a little flour before folding in to prevent sinking.
- Add a simple lemon glaze for extra sweetness and shine.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable, do not thaw before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Baked Goods, Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg