Lemon Blueberry Loaf

 Let's start the month off with this sweet treat.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ cups plus 1 tbsp all purpose flour 

2 tsp baking powder 

3 large eggs 

1 cup granulated sugar 

1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 

½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla

 ½ cup vegetable oil 

2 tsp lemon zest 

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries 

Lemon Glaze/Syrup 

2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice 

1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350* 

Grease the sides and bottom of a loaf pan. 

Sift together all dry ingredients for the bread In a large bowl, mix together all the moist ingredients.

 Slowly add in the dry ingredients.

 In a separate bowl, add the tbsp of flour to the blueberries and fold gently into the batter. 

Pour the batter into the prepared pan Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. 

If a toothpick comes out clean the bread is done Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Remove loaf from pan and allow to cool on a cooling rack. 

In a small saucepan on low heat, add the powdered sugar to the lemon juice and let it dissolve. 

Simmer for 3 minutes,  Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the loaf, top and sides.

 Use a pastry brush to brush the lemon syrup on the top and the sides. 

Let harden for 15 minutes before serving.

And there you have it!

Enjoy!