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Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread

Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread That Will Brighten Your Day

Experience the delightful flavors of Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread that brightens any day with its moist and tangy crumb.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter can use either discard or active starter
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust according to taste preferences
  • 1/2 cup Butter can substitute with a plant-based alternative for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice can substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap for gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen, do not thaw frozen berries

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no dry flour remains.
  5. Fold in the blueberries evenly into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure baking ingredients are fresh for optimal results.

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