all-purpose flour – make sure you properly measure the flour. Loosen your flour up by stirring the flour in the container, spoon it into the measuring cup and then use the back of a knife to level the cup, sweeping the excess flour off the top of the measuring cup.
baking powder – the leavening agent in this bread which helps the blueberry bread to rise.
salt – a critical component in this recipe as it helps to intensify the lemon and blueberry flavors.
unsalted butter – you can use salted if that is all you have on hand. Cut the amount of salt in half.
sugar – granulated sugar gives this lemon blueberry loaf a lovely sweetness and helps balance out the tartness from the lemons
eggs – brings the mixture together.
vanilla extract – use the real stuff here, it adds so much flavor!
fresh grated lemon zest and lemon juice – for a delicious lemon flavor. Zest your lemons first before juicing.
milk -loosens up the batter.
blueberries – you can use fresh or frozen but please remember to toss them in flour before adding to the batter. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom while the bread is baking.
And To Finish It Off – A Glaze!
The glaze is super simple to make but adds so much to this quick bread recipe. Just 4 ingredients that get whisked together and then drizzled over the bread.
melted butter
powdered sugar
fresh lemon juice
vanilla extract
FAQS
Can this bread be frozen? Yes. Let the bread cool completely first. Then wrap in plastic wrap, followed by foil and then place in a freezer safe airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes. Frozen blueberries can be used in place of fresh blueberries in this recipe.
Can I use a different type of berry? I haven’t personally tried other berries in this recipe but many readers have successfully. Blackberries and strawberries seem to be the best options.
How should this bread be stored? Leftover lemon blueberry bread should be stored at room temperature or in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is moist, fluffy, sweet and flavorful! I know I’ll be making this recipe again and again!
I may have even gone a little overboard with blueberries, so the recipe below actually lists a slightly smaller quantity than I used =)
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