Description
Homemade lemon blueberry bread delivers sunshine on a plate with tangy citrus and sweet berries dancing together. Moist crumb and bright flavors invite you to savor each delightful slice of this simple yet elegant bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating berries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and minimal overhang.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed and free of lumps.
- Create the wet mixture by blending melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, stirring gently to maintain a light, airy batter without overmixing.
- Coat fresh blueberries with a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking, then delicately fold them into the batter using a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it uniformly, and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then prepare the glaze by mixing ingredients and drizzling generously over the slightly warm loaf for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by coating them lightly in flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same tender texture and delicious flavor.
- Enhance moisture and richness by using full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of milk, which adds a subtle tangy depth to the bread.
- Maximize lemon flavor by using fresh lemon zest and juice, and consider adding a touch of lemon extract for an extra citrusy punch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg