Here’s a recipe for a delightful Lemon Blueberry Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1-2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (you can use frozen, just don’t thaw them)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to coat the blueberries)
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the Blueberries:
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
- Fold in the Blueberries:
- Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Glaze the Bread:
- Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Optionally, sprinkle with additional lemon zest.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your Lemon Blueberry Bread!
