How to Make Lemon Blueberry Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, what do you do? You make Lemon Blueberry Bread! This sweet and tangy treat is the perfect combination of citrus and berry flavors, mixed with a tender and moist bread base. It's a delightful way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is simple to follow and will have your kitchen smelling like a bakery in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (8x4-inch) loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Prepare the bread batter: Beat sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon juice together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries, nuts, and lemon zest. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the glaze topping: Stir sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Remove bread from the pan and drizzle with glaze. Continue to cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 85mg