Description
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest, topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze for a bright and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer to prevent bleeding.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For extra lemon flavor, add a bit of lemon extract to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg