lemon blueberry bread

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling MAKES:16 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel GLAZE: 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar

Directions 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, lemon juice and eggs. 2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. 3. Fold in the blueberries, nuts and lemon peel. 4. Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. 5. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. 6. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. 7. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm bread. Cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices)

Note: If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter. Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 181 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 149 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.