Blueberry Lemon Loaf

It is soft and moist Blueberry lemon loaf with an explosion of fresh blueberries and sour lemon taste. It combines sweet and tangy and is topped with a basic lemon glaze that drips into the loaf making it impossible to resist and it tastes almost as good as it looks.

It can be served at breakfast, brunch, dessert and a midday snack, but regardless it can be considered to have impressed with a simple trial of baking skills. It is easy enough to make in the morning, reliable enough to place in hands of those who have been doing the baking longer than the novice, and so flexible to suit just about any event, the morning when one is fairly relaxed to the night of a special celebratory.

Loaf cakes have always been popular in the domestic kitchen since it is easy, forgiving, and satisfying. This lemon blueberry take on the traditional loaf and adds a touch of fresh citrus to the mix with seasonal fruit in it making one feel that the bake is light, vibrant, and cozy at the same time. With every slice, a tender and juicy berry, and a bright lemon smell, one cannot enter the kitchen without experiencing an aroma filling the kitchen as the slice bakes.

Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Lemon Loaf?

The texture of this blueberry lemon loaf is one of the best. Crumbs are moist and tender, not dense or oily and they are nice to eat few days after baking. The lemon taste is clean and bright but not too strong so that blueberries are brought into the limelight.

The juicy blueberry is added all over the loaf and therefore at each bite you will find bursts of fruit. It is a recipe based on basic items that you can probably find at the pantry, which helps to bake without the need to go on a special shopping trip. It also freezes well hence can be used whenever arranging a meal to be included in a meal, to give away or stock up.

Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Lemon Loaf

• 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 cup (115 g) of softened unsalted butter.
• 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar.
• 2 large eggs, room temperature.
• 2 lemons and find out lemon zest of 2 tablespoons.
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice.
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or plain yogurt.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries.
• 1 tablespoon flour, to coat blueberries with.

For the Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar.
• 2-3 tsp lemon juice.
• 2-3 tabs milk (or soy milk)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan

Heat up your oven at 350deg F (175deg C). Oil a typical 9×5-inch loaf pan and paper it with parchment paper leaving an overhang around the sides to be able to easily pull the loaf out after baking.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. It is important to mix these ingredients equally at the beginning of baking so that the loaf rises well and bakes well.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

You can beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl and beat it till pale and fluffy, about two to three minutes. This method adds air to the batter that assists in giving it a lighter texture.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Flavorings

The eggs are to be added one at a time and mixed well. Add the lemon juice and zest, as well as the vanilla extract and milk or yogurt and mix until all ingredients are well blended.

Step 5: Fill-in Wet and Dry Wet Ingredients.

One after another, dry ingredients should be added to the wet mixture, being stirred with a small mixer until no dry spots are visible. At this point overmixing may cause a heavy loaf and therefore only a lot as required should be mixed.

Step 6: Fold in the Blueberries

Toss the blueberries with a single tablespoon of flour after which they are to be sourly stirred until they are gently wrapped into the batter. This layer contributes to the suspension of the berries throughout the loaf rather than the berries falling to the bottom.

Step 7: Bake the Loaf

Add the batter to the pan which has been prepared and spread the top with a spatula. Bake between 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick in the middle of the baking pan turns out clean or contains only a few wet crumbs.

When the top is browning excessively fast, loosely cover the loaf with foil towards the last 10-15 minutes of baking to stop excessive browning.

Step 8: Cool Completely

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan 15 minutes, and then put it on a piece of wire to cool down thoroughly, and then add the glaze. Glazing prematurely may lead to it melting and impregnating unequally.

Lemon Glaze Instructions

Whisking in a small bowl sugar in powder form with fresh lemon juice until smooth. Add juice in two tablespoonfuls and it can be added gradually until the glaze assumes a pourable and still thick consistency. Pour the glaze on top of the loaf when it is cool and leave it to dry 10 to 15 minutes and then cut.

Tips For Perfect Blueberry Lemon Loaf

The application of room-temperature ingredients aids in smooth and even distribution of everything. One should not overmix after introducing the flour to ensure that the crumb is tender. Zest and lemon juice are preferred because they give the best taste, and the flour can avoid the sinking of blueberries.

Storage and Freezing

Stored in room temperature wrapped or in an air tight container, this loaf lasts longer of up to three days. When kept refrigerated, it will take a duration of up to five days. To store it longer wrap each slice with a tight wrapping and freeze not longer than three months.

Perfect Pairings

It goes well with hot coffee or tea, a smattering of whipped cream, Greek yogurt with a dollop of honey or a plate of fresh berries. Such a neutral character allows it to be used in sweet breakfast and light desserts.

Serving and Variations

It is a loaf that can be customized to your taste easily. Adding some sliced almonds at the top before baking, replacing blueberries with raspberries, or since it is slightly different, putting orange zest can give a slightly different take on citrus. Or you can omit the glaze which gives it a less sweet taste that is good as a breakfast bread.

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