Sometimes the best recipes are found in the strangest places, like this one for Blueberry Lemon Walnut Bread I found on the back of a bag of Southern Grove Walnuts from our local Aldi grocery store.
Wowza…and YUM!
The other day I was thinking about baking something without having to make a trip to the store for more ingredients, and this recipe sounded like a winner. And trust me, it is!
Our dear friends from Oregon were flying down to see us, and I was looking for foods I could prepare ahead of time so I would be out of the kitchen while they were here, and I thought this bread would be a delicious, no fuss breakfast treat.
Meemaw’s Tips:
As I began to prepare this lemony loaf I realized this would be a perfect time to share several baking tips I’ve learned.
Thanks to TV cook Nancy Fuller for THIS gem. Use a serrated knife to chop nuts! Those slippery little devils will stay on your cutting board instead of flying all over your kitchen! (Thanks Gigi!!! I had never heard of this trick until you shared it on your TV show Farmhouse Rules.) The only serrated knife I have in my small snowbird kitchen is my bread knife, but it worked like a charm!
Sixty years ago my mom taught me to toss nuts and fruit in a bit of flour before stirring into any type of batter. It keeps everything suspended and from sinking to the bottom. (Try it…it really works!)
So the next time you’re looking for a delicious bread you can serve ANY time of the day…Give this one a try.
I’m certainly glad I read the back of that Southern Grove Walnut package, because this bread is definitely a keeper in MY kitchen. (And it got a huge “thumbs-up” from our Oregon friends too.)
Blueberry Lemon Walnut Bread
This sweet yet tangy bread is PERFECT...whether served for breakfast or as a dinner dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Walnuts (I used Southern Grove brand from Aldi)
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 Tblsp. Lemon Zest
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tblsp. Melted Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tblsp. Canola Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 3 Tblsp. Powdered Sugar For the GLAZE
- 2 Tblsp. Lemon Juice For the GLAZE
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. 2. Spread a single layer of walnuts onto a baking sheet and toast walnuts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. (WATCH CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY CAN QUICKLY BURN!) Remove from the oven and let cool 3. Using a whisk, mix flour baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. 4. in a separate bowl mix together sugar. lemon zest, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, melted butter and oil. 5. Pour liquid ingredients into a pit created in the bowl of dry ingredients and lightly combine. (Take care not to overmix.) Dust blueberries and chopped walnuts with flour and then fold them into the batter. 6. Grease and flour an 8" x 4" loaf pan. Spread mixture into the pan. 7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. When finished baking, allow to cool for about 20 minutes before removing from the pan. 8. GLAZE: mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice and stir well. 9. Brush or drizzle onto loaf while it's still warm. 10. Wait for compliments to roll in! š
From one grandma to another, thank you so much for this recipe! I will make it later today, and can’t wait to try it. I have been looking for a new banana bread recipe, and I’m so glad you shared this one! What a tasty way to celebrate the first day of spring!
Have a wonderful day, and thanks for sharing!
Thanks Grandma Joansy…I hope you like it! Please let me know how it turns out for you! š
XOXO
Meemaw
Cool recipe- will try it!!
Thanks Linda! Enjoy! š
I am making this for Robert right now! He loves blueberries. Pictures later!
Thanks Patricia! I can’t wait to hear the results.
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Made this today as Robert LOVES blueberries as well as walnuts. Great recipe!???
Thanks for the recipe review Patricia! And tell RObert I’m glad he liked it.
Happy Baking!
XOXO
Meemaw
I see that on my last comment only 4 stars are shown. That should be 5 stars and I would give it a six or more if I could!!āļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļø Delicious!
LOL! Thanks Patricia! So glad you liked it FIVE STARS WORTH!
Ha! I just noticed the recipe on the back of the bits tonight and thought…hummm that sounds good. So I google searched if anyone has tried the recipe yet and waaaalaa! So glad you tried it and it was good. I know what I am making this weekend.
Thanks for your Google search Lindsey! And please let me know how YOU like it! (I think you’ll be happy with the results!)
XOXO
Meemaw
Loved it ! Even the newspaper man loved it !!
Thank you Sue! So glad to hear you BOTH loved it! š
Happy New Year!
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Meemaw
Thank you so much for sharing! I just clipped this recipe off a bag of Aldi walnuts but wanted to read some reviews. Can’t wait to get baking now!
Thaks Kris…I think you’ll LOVE it! Let me know how it turns out for you. š
XOXO
Meemaw
I’ve made this twice and it’s delicious! The glaze is so good that I made double for the second loaf;-)
I’m so glad you liked it Kris! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
XOXO
Meemaw
Can you substitute and make this will walnut flour?
I’m sorry it has taken me so long to reply Wendy! We are in the midst of a BIG adventure in the Outer Banks of North Carolina! (Follow my Meemaw Eats Facebook page to see what I mean!) I have never used walnut flour but I’m always one to experiment with new ingredients. If you do try it please let me know how it goes!
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Meemaw