Quick Lemon Bread with Berries Italian Style
6 servings
100 minutes
Quick Italian lemon bread with berries is a true embodiment of the sunny flavor of Mediterranean cuisine. Its base is a delicate, airy dough infused with the aroma of fresh lemon, vanilla yogurt, and butter. The light tartness complemented by a sweet berry composition makes this bread a versatile treat: it's great as a standalone dessert or the perfect pair for a cup of tea or coffee. Italian cuisine is known for its simplicity, and this recipe allows you to create bakery worthy of the best cafes in Rome in just an hour. The lemon glaze enhances the refreshing taste while the berries add a touch of juiciness. Try this bread and it will become your favorite recipe for cozy evenings and festive breakfasts!
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
In a bowl, beat the softened butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, juice of 1 lemon, yogurt, lemon zest, vanilla and lemon extracts, and a few drops of yellow food coloring.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 1.6 glass
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Vanilla yoghurt: 200 g
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon extract: 0.5 teaspoon
- Yellow food colouring: to taste
3
In another bowl, mix the sifted flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring with a fork.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1.5 teaspoon
4
Grease a loaf pan with butter and transfer the dough into it. Bake for about 1 hour until done. Let cool.
- Butter: 200 g
5
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix powdered sugar and the juice of the second lemon. Mix well and spread it over the lemon bread.
- Icing sugar: 0.5 glass
- Lemon: 2 pieces
6
In a bowl, mix the berries, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Gently stir and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1.6 glass
- Fresh berries: 220 g
7
Cut the bread into pieces and serve, garnished with berries on top.