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🍋🫐 Lemon Blueberry Bread – Bright, Moist & Packed with Flavor

Lemon Blueberry Bread combines sharp citrus and sweet berries into a balanced, soft loaf with a tender crumb. The lemon adds freshness and acidity, while the blueberries bring bursts of sweetness in every bite. This is a quick bread—no yeast, no complicated steps. It’s reliable, fast, and works for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
baking 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Bread:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • Optional Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Zester or grater
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk sugar and eggs.
  2. Add melted butter, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Step 4: Combine
  1. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  2. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Toss blueberries lightly in flour, then fold into batter.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Pour batter into pan.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes.
  3. Toothpick should come out clean.
Step 6: Glaze (Optional)
  1. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice.
  2. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage:
Room temperature: 2–3 days
Refrigerator: up to 5 days
Freezing:
Freeze up to 2 months
Reheating:
Microwave slice 15–20 seconds
🥄 Variations
Healthier: Replace part of flour with whole wheat
Extra Lemon: Add more zest or glaze
Berry Mix: Combine blueberries with raspberries
Yogurt Boost: Replace milk with Greek yogurt
Crunch Top: Sprinkle sugar before baking
❓ FAQs
1. Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, use them straight from frozen.
2. Why did berries sink?
Coat them in flour before adding.
3. Can I skip glaze?
Yes, bread is good on its own.
4. Why is it dense?
Overmixing the batter.
5. Can I make muffins?
Yes, bake 18–22 minutes.
6. What milk works best?
Buttermilk gives more moisture.
7. Can I reduce sugar?
Slightly, without major impact.
8. How do I keep it moist?
Don’t overbake and store covered.
9. Can I use oil instead of butter?
Yes, for a softer texture.
10. Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes, simple and consistent.
🏁 Conclusion
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a dependable quick bread with strong flavor contrast—bright lemon and sweet berries. Minimal effort, consistent results, and versatile enough for any time of day.