Description
Homemade Blueberry Lemon Bread sparkles with tangy citrus and sweet berries, creating a delightful breakfast or afternoon treat. Rich crumb and zesty glaze invite bakers to savor each moist, flavor-packed slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and creating a non-stick surface for the loaf by greasing an 8×4-inch pan and lining it with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by whisking melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Simultaneously prepare dry ingredients by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Merge wet and dry components gradually, alternating between adding flour mixture and milk, stirring gently to maintain a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Coat blueberries with a light dusting of flour to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Incorporate aromatic lemon zest and floured blueberries into the batter using delicate folding motions to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown top and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to rest inside the pan for 40 minutes, enabling it to set and cool gradually.
- Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to continue cooling.
- Craft a tangy glaze by whisking lemon juice and powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the bread has completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in flour before adding to the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Adjust sweetness levels by reducing sugar or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier version.
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding extra zest or replacing some milk with fresh lemon juice for a more intense citrusy taste.
- Make the bread gluten-free by substituting
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg