Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread combines zesty lemon and sweet blueberries for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, its a refreshing treat that brightens your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if fresh is unavailable)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. A few lumps are fine!
- Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Once baked, let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional) For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using fresh lemon juice and zest.
- If using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes