Go Back

Best Blueberry Lemon Bread Recipe

A moist, zesty blueberry lemon bread bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy berries—an irresistible citrus-berry delight sweeter than summer itself.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

  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.