Description
This homemade Blueberry Bread is soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite. Fresh lemon zest adds a bright citrus flavor, while the sweet lemon glaze creates the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy it for breakfast, with coffee, as a snack, or whenever you want a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1/2 Tbsp to dust blueberries)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 1/2 tsp, divided (reserve 1/2 tsp for the glaze))
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to reach desired consistency)
- 1/2 tsp reserved lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 6 cup (8 1/2 by 4 1/2 bread loaf pan) and dust it with flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together before setting aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with half of the granulated sugar using medium to high speed until well blended. Gradually incorporate the remaining sugar and continue beating for 2 minutes. Then, mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of lemon zest until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the room temperature milk, using medium to low speed just until everything is combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.
- In a small bowl, coat the blueberries with 1/2 Tbsp of flour, then gently fold them into the batter until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife or cake release tool around the edges and transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
To Make the Lemon Glaze:
- Once the bread has cooled completely, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and the reserved 1/2 tsp of lemon zest in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth, achieving a drizzling consistency. Adjust with more lemon juice to thin or additional powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Incorporate sugar gradually to ensure it blends well with the butter for a smooth batter.
STORAGE: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
SUBSTITUTION: Replace whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option without altering the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg