Description
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a moist, zesty quick bread packed with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon flavor, topped with a tangy glaze for the perfect sweet-tart bite, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (lightly coated in 1 tablespoon flour)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, milk, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for texture.
- Use a cream cheese glaze for a richer finish.
- Frozen blueberries work well—add them frozen to avoid excess moisture.
- Swap lemon for orange for a citrus twist.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months wrapped in plastic and foil.
- Reheat slices in microwave or toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
