Blueberry lemon walnut bread –Today, I wanted to share a delightful recipe that has become a favorite in my kitchen—Blueberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread with Lemon Glaze. It’s not only delicious but also a wonderful way to use the Amish Friendship Bread starter. This moist bread has a lovely blend of flavors, with the tartness of blueberries balanced by the nutty crunch of walnuts and a bright lemon glaze that adds a nice finish. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Blueberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread with Lemon Glaze
This scrumptious bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea. The combination of blueberries and walnuts gives it a unique texture and flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread starter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for glaze)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Amish Friendship Bread starter, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and chopped walnuts, taking care not to break the berries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the lemon glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Slice and serve!
This Blueberry Walnut Amish Friendship Bread is not just a treat for the palate, but also a piece of love that you can share with friends and family. Enjoy this delightful loaf, and don’t forget to pass a starter along to someone special!