Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is the most cost-effective.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is typically less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

Prepare an 8.5 x 4.5 x 3 inch (21.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm) loaf pan by buttering it or spraying it with non-stick spray. Use a pastry brush to apply melted butter to the bottom and sides, ensuring to get into the corners.

Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the loaf pan, buttered side up, to prevent sticking.

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup (113 grams) of room temperature unsalted butter on medium-low speed until soft.

Add 3/4 cup (150 grams) of granulated white sugar and the zest of 1 lemon to the butter. Mix on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add 2 large eggs (100 grams) one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of pure vanilla extract and mix.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) of salt.

In another bowl, toss 1 cup (150 grams) of fresh blueberries with about 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking in the batter.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix on low speed to avoid flour flying everywhere, scraping the bowl as necessary.

Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter by hand, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

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