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    Lemon Blueberry Bread

    By Jill Baird · Published April 8, 2021 · Updated April 14, 2023 · 2 Comments

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    This yummy Lemon Blueberry Bread is soft, moist, super simple and topped with a sugary homemade lemon glaze.  It’s the perfect breakfast treat, afternoon snack or even dessert.

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    • How to Make Lemon Blueberry Bread
    • Variations and Tips
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    • Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
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    Blueberry Quick Bread with Lemon Glaze

    Raise your hand if you love lemon!  No matter what time of year, lemon is always a good idea.  In the spring and summer, it mimics the bright sunny weather, and in the fall and winter, it brings a little sunshine indoors.  Add blueberries to the mix, and you’ve got a match made in heaven.

    This quick bread recipe is super simple - it doesn’t even require a mixer.  We’ve also given you a few tips, tricks, and substitutions, as well as how to make your own lemon glaze with just two ingredients.  Lemon Blueberry Quick Bread tastes delicious just out of the oven.  But, if you can wait, we prefer to let it cool just a bit to let the flavors really shine.

    More of the Best Blueberry Recipes

    • Lemon Blueberry mini loaves
    • Blueberry Muffins
    • Lemon Blueberry Scones
    • Blueberry French Toast Bake
    • Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
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    Ingredients in Lemon Blueberry Bread Loaf

    • Flour - you can use all-purpose flour for this recipe.  
    • Baking Powder - this is what makes the loaves rise in the oven.
    • Salt - sea salt works great.
    • Eggs - you can use your favorite type of large eggs.
    • Sugar - regular white granulated sugar.
    • Butter - use unsalted, melted butter.
    • Milk- i like to use 2% or whole milk when baking but just about any milk will do.
    • Lemon Extract- Any kind will do.
    • Lemon Zest - you can use the fresh lemon zest from the same lemons that you use to juice for the lemon glaze.
    • Blueberries - we prefer to use fresh blueberries as opposed to frozen.  Before mixing them in, we like to toss them in a bit of flour so that they don’t sink to the bottom while baking.
    • Powdered Sugar - it’s always a good idea to sift your powdered sugar to get rid of any clumps.
    • Lemon Juice - fresh lemon juice tastes best.  
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    How to Make Lemon Blueberry Bread

    1. Prepare pans.  Grease two 8”x4” loaf pans, or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
    2. Mix batter.  Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.  In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, soft butter, milk, lemon extract and lemon zest.  Combine the flour mixture with the egg mixture and stir until smooth.  Toss 1 ½ cups of blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour and then gently fold into the batter.
    3. Add batter to pans.  Divide the batter evenly between your prepared bread pans and top with the remaining 1 cup blueberries.
    4. Bake.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edges of the bread and tease the bread out of the pan.  Let cool completely on wire racks while you make the lemon glaze.
    5. Make glaze and serve.  Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined and free of lumps.  A piping bag or a spoon drizzle on top of cooled bread before serving.  Enjoy!
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    Variations and Tips

    • Gently tossing your blueberries with a bit of flour helps keep them from sinking to the bottom as they bake.
    • We recommend using fresh blueberries rather than frozen blueberries.  It will help the batter from turning purple!
    • It’s best to ensure all of your ingredients are at room temperature to mix together well.
    • You can substitute another type of berry for blueberries, add chocolate chips or even eliminate them altogether!  This 
    • It’s always recommended that you sift your powdered sugar.  It tends to clump up in the package and ensure that you don’t need to whisk as much, therefore adding less air bubbles.
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    Can I Make Lemon Blueberry Bread Ahead of Time?

    Definitely!  You can make the batter a day in advance, divide the batter into the pans and store in the fridge overnight.  When you are ready to bake, remove the pan from the fridge and let sit out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.
    Of course you can also make, bake and store your Lemon Blueberry bread (see below), but this way you can get ahead of your prep and still have fresh baked bread.

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    Storing and Freezing Lemon Blueberry Bread

    • Fridge - your loaves should be covered and stored either at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    • Freezer - you may also wrap your mini loaves individually then place in a freezer bag and store frozen for up to 3 months.  To thaw, transfer to the fridge or room temperature overnight.
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    Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

    This Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe is ultra moist, super lemony and slathered in a sweet and sour lemon glaze.  If lemon is your thing, you’ll absolutely love these served for breakfast, as a snack or even topped with a scoop of ice cream for dessert.
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Cooling Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 loaves
    Calories 2656kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen
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    Ingredients

    Lemon Blueberry Loaves

    • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoons Salt
    • 2 cups Sugar
    • ½ cup Butter soft
    • 4 large Eggs
    • 1 teaspoons Lemon Extract
    • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 2 ½ cups Blueberries fresh
    • 2 tablespoons Flour to toss blueberries in before adding them to the batter

    Lemon Glaze

    • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
    • ¼ cup Lemon Juice

    Instructions

    Mini Lemon Blueberry Loaves

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • Grease 2 loaf pans, or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, then add the lemon extract, lemon zest, milk, eggs and mix until smooth.
    • Combine the flour mixture with the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
    • Toss 1 ½ cups of blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour and then gently fold into the batter. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared bread pans and top with the remaining 1 cup blueberries.
    • Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edges of the bread and tease the bread out of the pan. Let cool completely on wire racks while you make the lemon glaze.

    Lemon Glaze

    • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice and whisk until combined. Use a piping bag or a spoon to drizzle on top of cooled bread before serving. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2656kcal | Carbohydrates: 504g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 501mg | Sodium: 1707mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 341g | Vitamin A: 2164IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 12mg

    More Quick Bread Recipes

    • Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
    • Mini Lemon Blueberry Bread
    • Homemade Zucchini Bread
    • Homemade Banana Bread
    • Double Chocolate Bread
    • More Quick Breads

    Here are some more recipes with lemon that we love!

    • Lemon Bundt Cake
    • Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip
    • Easy Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
    • Lemon Blueberry Scones
    • Mint Lemonade
    • Lemon Curd
    • More Desserts

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    This Lemon Blueberry Loaf Recipe tastes amazing no matter what time of year it is.  It's soft, moist, super easy to make, and topped with a heavenly lemon glaze. It's one of the best lemon blueberry bread recipes in all the land.

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    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      April 08, 2021 at 9:16 am

      My family is going to love this, thank you for the recipe!

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    2. Mel

      April 08, 2021 at 8:40 am

      I know this could easily be a dessert (and probably should be...) but I made it for breakfast this morning and I'm in love! SO yummy. Loved the citrus bursting with blueberries! Thanks for another winner 🙂

      Reply

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