Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, tossed in flour)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time.
- Combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the lemon juice and zest.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a golden crust, brush the top with melted butter before baking. Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian