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Lemon Blueberry Loaf

Ingredients
  

Lemon loaf:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon extra
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Lemon glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

Lemon loaf:

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
  • Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Step 6: Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour. (This step prevents blueberries from dropping downwards to bottom of loaf during baking step.) Gently fold in the coated blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
  • Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Step 8: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 9: Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Lemon glaze:

  • Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
  • Step 2: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Lemon Blueberry Loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Step 3: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.