Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Bread that’s delicious and perfect for a sweet treat:
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Bread:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- Optional: Lemon glaze (powdered sugar mixed with fresh lemon juice)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Blueberries:
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Loaf Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze:
- If desired, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
- Slice and Serve:
- Once the bread is completely cooled and the glaze has set, slice and serve. Enjoy your gluten-free lemon blueberry bread!
This gluten-free lemon blueberry bread is moist, flavorful, and a delightful combination of sweet and tart. Adjustments can be made based on personal preferences or dietary restrictions.
