Description
Sweet and moist blueberry bread with a zesty lemon glaze. This easy homemade loaf is bursting with fresh blueberries and citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar – In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, milk, and lemon zest.
- Combine – Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries – Gently fold in blueberries to evenly distribute.
- Bake – Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth top, and bake for 50–60 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool – Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze – Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze & Serve – Drizzle glaze over cooled bread, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Microwave for 15–20 seconds or lightly toast slices.
- Prevent Sinking Blueberries: Toss blueberries in a little flour before folding them in.
- Muffins Option: Bake in muffin tins for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry bread, lemon glaze, homemade loaf, easy blueberry bread, breakfast bread