Lemon Blueberry Bread
Our moist lemon blueberry bread is loaded with blueberries and topped with a sweet tart lemon glaze that’s sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your household.
Equipment
- 9 x 5 loaf pan
Ingredients
Bread
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest -optional
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -to toss the blueberries in
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -more or less as needed
Instructions
Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Liberally grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and set aside until needed.
- Add the granulated sugar, whole milk, vegetable oil, large egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix to combine the wet ingredients.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and table salt to the wet ingredients.
- Whisk just enough to combine.
- In a small bowl, toss together the blueberries and the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to coat them.
- Add the flour-coated berries to the batter. Gently stir to combine.
- Pour the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Place the loaf pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread from the pan and place it on the wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
- Add the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice to a small bowl. Mix until smooth.*If the glaze is too thick, add a little more lemon juice. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- When the bread has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top of the bread.
Notes
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, you can, and there is no need to thaw them.
Can I use other fruits to make this recipe?
Absolutely. You can use strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pineapple, plums, mangoes, and nectarines to make the quick bread.
Why is my blueberry bread soggy in the middle?
The main reason is underbaking.
It's essential to test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. Can I add nuts or chips to the bread? Yes, you can fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, white chocolate chips, or any of your favorite baking chips.. Just keep the total amount to about half a cup to avoid throwing off the balance of the batter.
It's essential to test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. Can I add nuts or chips to the bread? Yes, you can fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, white chocolate chips, or any of your favorite baking chips.. Just keep the total amount to about half a cup to avoid throwing off the balance of the batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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