Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread

Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a more intense lemon flavor, you can add a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
• Dust the blueberries with a little flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
• Drizzle the top of the bread with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.
  Prep time: 15 minutes
  Cook time: 50-60 minutes
  Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  Calories: 250 per serving
  Enjoy your delicious Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread!