Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like preparing for a culinary adventure. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can easily substitute it with a mixture of milk and lemon juice or vinegar. Just add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup, fill with milk to make a cup, and let it sit for a few minutes.
Instructions
Let’s bring this delightful loaf to life, step by step:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
- Fold in the blueberries, peaches, and lemon zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The loaf should be golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the lemon drizzle, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
There’s something magical about watching a few simple ingredients transform into something special. This loaf is a testament to that magic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International