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Blueberry Lemon Loaf
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon (peel grated, juice squeezed)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup 250 blueberries, fresh or frozen
Lemon glaze:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- juice from one lemon (above
Preheat the oven to 350 degree . Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, the baking powder and the salt.
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and the butter for a few minutes until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. Beat in the grated lemon peel. Add the flour mixture in two or three portions, alternately with the milk, beating just until the batter is smooth. Quickly fold in the blueberries,
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick poked into the middle comes out clean. Leave it in the pan while you prepare the lemon syrup.
In a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with the lemon juice. Microwave on high power for 30 to 45 seconds -- just until the mixture boils. Remove from microwave and give it a stir. With a toothpick, poke holes all over the top of the Blueberry Loaf. Using a wide pastry brush, brush the top of the hot loaf with the hot syrup.
