Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze

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Here’s a delightful recipe for a Lemon Blueberry Loaf with a zesty Lemon Glaze. It’s perfect for a sweet treat or a lovely addition to brunch.

Ingredients:

For the Lemon Blueberry Loaf:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (tossed in a tablespoon of flour)

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

For the Lemon Blueberry Loaf:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavorings:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternate Adding Ingredients:
    • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in Blueberries:
    • Gently fold in the blueberries that have been tossed in a tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  7. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool:
    • Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Lemon Glaze:

  1. Prepare Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Glaze the Loaf:
    • Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
  3. Let Glaze Set:
    • Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Blueberry Loaf with a tangy Lemon Glaze!

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