Description
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is bursting with fresh blueberries and bright, zesty lemon flavor, making it a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Moist and tender, it's delightful on its own or topped with a simple lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- Lemon glaze, as desired, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly with extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Sugar and Lemon Zest: In a large mixing bowl, place the cane sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until well combined, releasing the citrus oils and enhancing the bread's lemon flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the sugar and zest mixture, add the Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the blueberries into the batter. The batter will be thick; folding gently helps maintain berry integrity and evenly disperse them throughout the loaf.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before removing it. If desired, drizzle with lemon glaze prior to slicing and serving for an added touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
- Rubbing lemon zest into sugar helps release essential oils for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Allow the bread to cool fully before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American