Lemon Blueberry Bread

This lemon blueberry bread is studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a simple lemon drizzle. So simple and definitely one of our favorite quick bread recipes!!

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Making this Lemon Blueberry Bread

“You should never make cake again — when you want to make cake, you should make this instead. It’s way better,” my husband informed me after gobbling down a slice or two of this bread.

“I’ll take TWO pieces,” he requested as I buttered a slice to put in his work lunch the next day. I smiled and happily obliged.

Why We Love this Lemon Blueberry Bread

This is one of the most flavorful, moist quick bread recipes I’ve ever made.

Not only is the batter full of wonderful ingredients such as blueberries, butter and lemon zest, but the lemon flavor is also enhanced by a lemon syrup AND a lemon glaze.

And the syrup doesn’t just sit on top of the bread — first you jab many holes into the bread with a skewer (I used the end of a paint brush), then brush the top with all that good lemon flavor and let it seep into the bread. Heavenly.

I love that this lemon blueberry bread has the perfect amount of sweetness, balanced by the blueberries and the tang of the lemon. I’m not one for overly sweet treats, so I halved the amount of the drizzle.

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Tools to Make Lemon Blueberry Loaf

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this lemon blueberry loaf. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the ingredients.
• Medium Bowl – to combine the dry ingredients in.
• Wire Whisk – to stir the flour mixture with.
• Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment – to prepare the lemon blueberry bread batter in.
• Silicone Spatula – for scraping the sides of the bowl, folding the blueberries in, and spooning batter into the prepared pan.
• Loaf Pan – to bake the blueberry lemon bread in.
• Parchment Paper – to line the sides and bottom of the pan.
• Wire Rack – to cool the bread on.
• Wooden Skewer – to poke holes in the bread for adding the lemon syrup.
• Small Bowl – to prepare the lemon syrup and lemon glaze in.
• Silicone Pastry Brush – to brush the lemon syrup on top of the loaf cake.
• Spoon or Piping Bag – to drizzle the simple glaze on top of the bread.

Lemon Blueberry Bread Ingredients

This quick bread recipe has 3 components: the lemon blueberry bread, a lemon syrup, and a tart lemon glaze. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare it:

For the Lemon Blueberry Loaf:

• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Sea Salt
• Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Lemon Zest
• Large Eggs
• Whole Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Fresh Blueberries

For the Lemon Syrup

• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Granulated Sugar

For the Simple Lemon Glaze

• Confectioner’s Sugar
• Lemon Juice
• Fresh Lemon Zest

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this lemon blueberry loaf recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Bread

To make this simple quick bread recipe, combine the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, then stir them together. Gently toss the blueberries in a little flour before folding into the batter.

Bake the lemon blueberry bread until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. While still warm, poke holes all over the bread and brush the lemon syrup over top.

Let the bread cool completely before adding the lemon drizzle on top. It’s tough to wait, I know! But the end result is so worth it! Then, add some extra lemon zest on top for a pretty garnish.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe for blueberry lemon bread. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making the Best Lemon Blueberry Bread

• Eggs – For this lemon quick bread, you’ll want to start with room temperature eggs. Check out these tips for how to bring eggs to room temperature quickly.
• Butter – You’ll also need room temperature butter. Check out these tips to soften butter quickly.

Lemon Blueberry Bread FAQ

Got questions about how to make this recipe for lemon and blueberry bread? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries when making this lemon blueberry bread. No need to thaw them first, either!

I recommend tossing the frozen berries in a spoonful of flour or cornstarch before adding them to the batter. Frozen blueberries can release a lot of liquid when cooked. This can sometimes cause soggy baked goods!

Also, when baking with frozen blueberries, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the total cook time because the batter will be colder due to adding the frozen blueberries.

How Do You Know When this Lemon Blueberry Loaf is Done?

I found that I needed to bake the bread for several more minutes than indicated by the original recipe.

Test the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick or wooden skewer in the center of the loaf at the specified time and work from there.

Every oven is different, so I recommend with starting with the shortest bake time and adding time as needed.

What Should I Serve with this Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe?

This bread is scrumptious without butter. But we’re butter fiends over here, so of course we spread ours generously with it. Here are some more serving ideas:

• If serving for breakfast – for breakfast, this blueberry lemon loaf tastes great with a cup of coffee, crispy bacon, fresh fruit, and/or scrambled eggs.
• If serving for dessert – serve the lemon blueberry loaf with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

How Should I Store this Blueberry Lemon Loaf?

I recommend storing this lemon blueberry bread in an airtight container in the refridgerator.

Since it’s soaked with lemon syrup and has a drizzle topping, it needs to be chilled if you want it to last more than a day.

Try this Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for a great way to enjoy blueberry season, give this beautiful lemon blueberry bread a try!

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