Lemon Blueberry Bread
This Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe is really good. All you need is Greek Yogurt, fresh or frozen blueberries, and a simple glaze. This recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and you can enjoy it whenever you like!
SERVINGS: 8 SLICES
PREP: 20 MINUTES
COOK: 1 HOUR
TOTAL: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1-1/2 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup oil or softened butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 heaping cup of blueberries, fresh/frozen
For the Glaze (Opt):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil (or softened butter) until well combined. Then add yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter. (Save a few blueberries to place on top of the loaf before baking).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together, then drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- High Altitude Adjustment: Add 2 tbsp of extra flour to the recipe.
- Freezing: Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container or bag. It could be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave it in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature.
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins: Follow the recipe as written below, then pour the batter into muffin tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Fruit Variation: Instead of blueberries, you can use raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, or diced strawberries.
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