Lemon Blueberry Bread
Lemon Blueberry Bread is a moist quick bread studded with fresh or frozen blueberries and brightened by lemon juice and zest. The batter combines egg, milk, vegetable oil, and lemon juice, mixed separately from the dry ingredients before folding in blueberries and lemon zest to preserve texture. After baking until golden, a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice, and zest is spooned over the warm bread for a tangy finish. This loaf keeps well stored at room temperature or refrigerated and can be frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two 8x4 bread pans (or make one larger loaf using a 9x5 loaf pan) by greasing and setting aside.
- Beat egg, milk, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the egg mixture. Beat until combined. Fold in the blueberries and lemon zest.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan(s).
- Bake for 50-55 minutes (you may need to bake longer if using the larger loaf pan).
- To make the glaze, stir all ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon over the bread while still warm. Let the glaze set for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Store bread airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze tightly wrapped for 3 months.
- Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper aids in easy removal and cleanup.
- To keep blueberries from sinking, toss them in flour before folding into the batter.
- Mini loaves can be baked for 35-40 minutes; muffins require 15-20 minutes of baking time.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients separately before combining to avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.