Lemon, blueberry, and anise bread is a delicious preparation that combines citrus and slightly sweet flavors with the aromatic touch of anise. This type of bread has its roots in European baking traditions that use anise seeds to provide a unique and refreshing taste. In Latin America, its name may vary slightly; in Mexico, it is commonly known as "pan de limón y arándanos" (lemon and blueberry bread), while in countries like Argentina and Chile, it is simply called "pan dulce de limón con arándanos y anís" (sweet lemon bread with blueberries and anise). This bread is ideal to enjoy during breakfast or a snack, accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea. Its popularity has been growing thanks to the balanced mix of ingredients that offer both texture and flavor.
Lemon, blueberry, and anise bread
How to Make Lemon, Blueberry, and Anise Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Spray an 8-1/2 x 4-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flours, anise seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a food processor or blender, place the banana, buttermilk, eggs, brown sugar, oil, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla.
Process until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients.
Stir just until moistened.
Add the blueberries.
Place the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the pan.
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Ingredients (16)
- All-Purpose Unbleached Flour
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Anise
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Banana
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Egg White
- Light Brown Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Vanilla Extract
- Dried Cranberries
Instructions (13 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 2 Spray an 8-1/2 x 4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray
- 3 Set aside
- 4 In a large bowl, combine the flours, anise seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended
- 5 In a food processor or blender, place the banana, buttermilk, eggs, brown sugar, oil, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla
- 6 Process until smooth
- 7 Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients
- 8 Stir just until moistened
- 9 Add the cranberries
- 10 Spoon the batter into the prepared pan
- 11 Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean
- 12 Remove from pan
- 13 Let cool completely on a wire rack
Nutritional Information
Calories:
149 kcal
Protein:
8%
Carbohydrates:
9%
Fat:
4%
Sugar:
35%
Sodium:
7%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.