Description
This blueberry vanilla bread with a bright lemon glaze is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s loaded with juicy blueberries, vanilla, and fresh lemon zest, creating a beautifully balanced sweet and tangy flavor. A simple yet stunning cake that’s easy to make
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
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⅓ cup butter, melted
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1 cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp lemon zest, grated
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1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
For the Lemon Glaze:
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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½ cup powdered sugar
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Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
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Make the Batter:
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In a bowl, beat together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
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Add Blueberries & Lemon Zest:
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Toss blueberries in 2 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
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Gently fold in lemon zest and blueberries into the batter.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake:
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 40 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack.
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Prepare Lemon Glaze:
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In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Drizzle over the completely cooled bread.
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Notes
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For a richer glaze, you can add a little more powdered sugar to adjust the consistency.
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Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen blueberries can be used as well; just make sure to coat them with flour to avoid them sinking during baking.
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This bread is great for breakfast, a snack, or as a light dessert with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of the loaf)
- Calories: 220-250 kcal
- Sugar: 20-22 g
- Sodium: 150-180 mg
- Fat: 9-10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5-6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 2-3 g
- Cholesterol: 45-50 mg