Ingredients
- For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- For the Lemon Icing:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Use a hand mixer or whisk to mix everything until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, followed by the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in Blueberries and Lemon Zest: Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold the blueberries and lemon zest into the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make the Lemon Icing: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice, stirring until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle the lemon icing over the top before serving.
Notes
- Variations: Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added crunch. Use raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a different flavor. For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free butter and milk. Add extra lemon zest for a more pronounced lemon flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze the bread (without the icing) for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to serve.
- Reheating: Microwave individual slices for 15-20 seconds or warm the whole loaf in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
