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Lemon Blueberry Bread
Alex Bennett

Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

This easy Lemon Blueberry Bread is soft, moist, and packed with bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baked Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ¼ cups blueberries fresh or frozen, not thawed
  • 1 tablespoon flour for tossing blueberries
Optional Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Set this aside for now.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, oil, yogurt (or milk), lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture looks smooth and well blended.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overwork the batter.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with one tablespoon of flour. Gently fold them into the batter using a spatula.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly across the top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center, it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning faster than expected, cover it loosely with foil
  8. Let the bread rest in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled loaf before serving.

Notes

Nutrition (Estimated per slice)
  • Calories: ~260
  • Carbohydrates: ~34g
  • Fat: ~12g
  • Protein: ~4g