Blueberry-Lemon Bread
A moist and flavorful blueberry-lemon bread featuring fresh blueberries and zesty lemon peel, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea time. Its tender crumb and vibrant citrus notes make it a delightful treat for fruit lovers and those craving a tangy-sweet baked good.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter, sugar, and lemon peel.
- Add eggs and lemon juice, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
808
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).