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Blueberry and Lemon Loaf

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blueberry and lemon loaf with a tender crumb and zesty citrus flavors, perfect for brunch or dessert.


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup brown sugar for crumble topping
  • 2 tablespoons flour for crumble topping
  • 1 tablespoon butter for crumble topping


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the blueberries gently.
  7. For the crumble topping, mix together brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly and sprinkle over the loaf.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Rinse blueberries before adding to the batter.