Easy and Moist Lemon Blueberry Bread

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This recipe feels simple and warm from the first step to the last slice. I enjoy how easy it is to prepare, even on busy days. Every loaf comes out soft, moist, and full of flavor.

When you try this lemon blueberry bread, you will feel the same joy with every bite. You can make it for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat anytime you crave a touch of citrus and berries.

Ingredient Overview

Making lemon blueberry bread starts with understanding the ingredients and how each one contributes to the final loaf. Using fresh ingredients ensures the best flavor and texture.

Basic Baking Ingredients

All-purpose flour – This forms the structure of your lemon blueberry bread and gives it a soft crumb. Using the right amount prevents the bread from becoming dense.

Granulated sugar – Sugar provides sweetness and balances the tanginess of lemon in your bread. It also helps create a light texture when combined with butter.

Eggs – Eggs are essential for binding ingredients and adding moisture. They help your bread rise and create a tender texture.

Butter – Butter enriches the bread with a soft and flavorful crumb. It enhances the natural flavors of lemon and blueberry.

Milk – Milk keeps the lemon blueberry bread tender and smooth, providing a perfect texture for slicing.

Flavor-Boosting Ingredients

Fresh lemon juice – Lemon juice gives your bread a bright, zesty flavor that wakes up your taste buds. Freshly squeezed juice is best.

Lemon zest – The zest enhances aroma and adds a subtle citrus note without adding extra liquid.

Blueberries – Juicy blueberries provide natural sweetness and create pockets of soft fruit in every slice.

Baking powder – This ingredient helps the lemon blueberry bread rise evenly and stay fluffy.

Salt – Salt balances sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of your bread.

Each of these ingredients plays a crucial role in making your lemon blueberry bread moist, flavorful, and visually appealing. Using fresh lemon juice and high-quality blueberries makes a significant difference in taste.

Step-by-Step Preparation

Baking lemon blueberry bread is easy when you follow a step-by-step approach. Each step ensures the perfect texture, flavor, and appearance.

Prepare the Pan and Oven

Begin by preheating your oven. A properly preheated oven allows the bread to bake evenly and develop a golden crust. Prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps you remove the bread easily after baking.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

Start by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, making your lemon blueberry bread soft. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually combine the milk to create a smooth and creamy batter. This wet mixture forms the base of your bread and ensures it stays tender.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and prevents clumping. Adding the dry ingredients gradually to your wet mixture creates a smooth batter that will bake into a soft, fluffy loaf.

Add Lemon and Blueberries

Stir in the lemon juice and zest to give your bread a bright citrus flavor. Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to break them. Tossing blueberries in a small amount of flour before adding them prevents them from sinking to the bottom of your loaf. This ensures even distribution throughout the bread.

Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake your lemon blueberry bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The crust should be golden, and the bread should have a light, springy texture when touched. Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Helpful Tips

To make your lemon blueberry bread perfect every time, consider these tips:

• Prevent sinking blueberries by tossing them in flour before folding into the batter.
• Avoid overmixing to keep your bread soft. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Bottled juice will not give the same freshness.
• Cool completely before slicing to maintain the shape and prevent crumbling.
• Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness and a shiny finish. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

By following these tips, you can make a loaf that is visually appealing, moist, and flavorful every time.

Storage Instructions

Proper storage keeps your lemon blueberry bread fresh and delicious for longer.

Room Temperature

Wrap your lemon blueberry bread in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. At room temperature, it will stay fresh for up to two days. Keep it away from direct sunlight and heat to prevent drying.

Refrigerator

If you want your bread to last longer, store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to five days. Chilling slightly enhances the lemon flavor and keeps the bread moist.

Freezer

For long-term storage, freeze slices individually or the whole loaf. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, or place the loaf in a freezer-safe bag. Lemon blueberry bread can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving or warm slices slightly in the oven.

Easy and Moist Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lara Stewart

This easy and moist lemon blueberry bread is bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries in every bite. Perfectly fluffy and flavorful, it’s an effortless quick bread you’ll want to bake again and again for breakfast, snack time, or gifting.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Bread, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 10 slices

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Toothpick or cake tester
• Cooling rack
• Parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients

  

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating blueberries

Instructions

 

• Bring all ingredients to room temperature before starting.
• Preheat your oven and grease or line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
• In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth and well incorporated.
• Gently fold wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
• Toss fresh or frozen blueberries with a bit of flour and fold them into the batter evenly.
  
• Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake at the specified temperature for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
• Optionally drizzle with lemon glaze once completely cooled.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon zest rather than bottled juice.

Tossing blueberries in flour prevents sinking.

Do not overmix the batter to keep it fluffy.

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