Easy Homemad Lemon Blueberry Bread
This easy lemon blueberry bread is soft, moist, and full of fresh lemon flavor with juicy blueberries in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or with tea and coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk or yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries)
For Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour and fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle over warm bread.
- Cool, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.
- Coat blueberries with flour to stop them from sinking.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.