Description
This Blueberry Vanilla Bread is soft, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Infused with vanilla and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
**For the Bread:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
**For the Lemon Glaze:**
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the blueberries (tossed in flour to prevent sinking).
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
– If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
– For extra lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to the batter.
– Substitute buttermilk with a mix of 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (let sit for 5 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg