Description
A delightful blueberry and lemon loaf that combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crumble topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and add crumble topping if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature, or freeze individual slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: blueberry, lemon, loaf, dessert, baking