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Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Sweetbread

Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Sweetbread for a Bright Snack

This Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Sweetbread delivers a burst of flavor for a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium lemon, zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Ensure frozen blueberries are thawed and patted dry.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, sugar, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and avoid overmixing the batter to ensure light, fluffy sweetbread.

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