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Best Blueberry Lemon Bread Recipe


  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

A moist, zesty blueberry lemon bread bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy berries—an irresistible citrus-berry delight sweeter than summer itself.


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
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan; line with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  6. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour and fold into batter.
  8. Pour into pan and bake 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

Coat blueberries in flour to prevent sinking and avoid overmixing the batter for the perfect tender crumb.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: blueberry lemon bread, lemon loaf, blueberry lemon loaf, citrus bread