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Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze

A simple and bright quick bread featuring fresh blueberries and a zesty lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. On low speed, alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Cool loaf in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to serving platter.
  9. For the glaze, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to thin.
  10. Drizzle glaze over warm loaf and allow to soak in before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store wrapped for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.

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