Creamy Lemon Blueberry BreadIngredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesFor the Cream Cheese Glaze:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-3 tablespoons milkInstructions:
For the Bread:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5 inches).
2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Beat in the buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
4.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the blueberries.
5.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
1.
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
To Assemble:
1.
Spread the cream cheese glaze over the cooled bread.
2.
Cut into slices and enjoy!

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