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Sliced lemon blueberry bread on a wooden cutting board

Lemon Blueberry Bread

This Lemon Blueberry Bread features a tender crumb with juicy blueberries and a bright lemon glaze, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour plus 1 tbsp for tossing blueberries
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream yogurt provides a tangy, moist crumb
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice for glaze
Fruits
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries frozen blueberries do not need to be thawed
Glaze
  • 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar sifting provides a smooth glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Sift together the 1.5 cups plus 1 tbsp flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until glossy. Add yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest; mix until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the dry mix into the wet mix, folding until just combined.
  5. Toss the blueberries with 1 tbsp of extra flour and gently fold them into the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 50–55 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. Warm the lemon juice in a small saucepan and add the sifted confectioner's sugar; stir on low until it dissolves and thickens slightly.
  2. Poke holes all over the loaf with a toothpick and brush the warm lemon glaze over the top and sides. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use frozen blueberries, tossed with flour straight from the freezer for best results. Overmixing results in a dense loaf. Consider adding 1/2 tsp of cinnamon or poppy seeds for added flavor.