LEMON-BLUEBERRY TEA BREAD

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Moist slices of this cake-like bread are bursting with blueberries and lots of lemon flavor. - Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries., Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.