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Lemon Blueberry Loaf

This is a recipe for a quick bread that is sure to become one of your top favorites from the minute you make the loaf. This Blueberry lemon loaf makes a perfect afternoon snack or could even double as a breakfast for those in a hurry, The lemon zing puts the flavor of the blueberries on a whole new level of tasty.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 198

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Eggs large
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup butter Sweet Cream
  • ½ cup Milk whole
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ cups Flour All Purpose is fine to use, divided- 1 tbsp
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 ¼ cup Blueberries fresh
Icing:
  • ¼ cup Confectioners Sugar
  • Lemon juice

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350*
    2. Spray a 9x5 Loaf pan with Non-stick Cooking Spray
    3. Cut the lemon in half and juice it, set the dish to the side
    4. Zest the lemon peel and set to the side
    5. In a large mixing bowl add the sugar and the butter
    6. Cream together using an electric mixer
    7. Add in the milk and the eggs while continuing to beat the ingredients with the mixer
    8. Stir in 1 tbsp of lemon juice, set the rest of the juice to the side for later
    9. In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder lemon zest, and salt
    10. Slowly add the dry mix into the wet mix while continuing to beat to just combine the ingredients
    11. In a smaller bowl add 1 tbsp of flour to the bowl and add the fresh blueberries
    12. Toss the blueberries to coat with flour
    13. Using a slotted spoon remove the blueberries from the flour and add 1 cup of the blueberries to the batter. Set the remaining berries off to the side for later
    14. Fold the blueberries in gently
    15. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan
    16. Top with the remaining blueberries
    17. Place in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, test with a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean it is done, if not place in oven for another 5 minutes then test again and follow same routine
    18. Remove the loaf from the oven, let sit for 5 minutes
    19. Remove the loaf from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool
    20. In a bowl add the Confectioners Sugar and a small amount of lemon juice and stir. Continue to add a small amount of lemon juice to reach desired consistency.
    21. Poke holes no more than halfway down into the loaf using a wooden spoon handle.
    22. Pour the king over the top of the loaf, allowing it to settle in the holes.
    23. Use a spatula to cover the entire loaf

Notes

Can I add nuts or an additional fruit to this loaf?
If you want to play around with flavor combinations, I say go ahead! That is what a recipe is for, to play with and make it your own. However, I do want to stress that you should try the recipe as is, the first time.