Looking for more blueberry breakfast recipes? Try my Blueberry Crumb Bars, Blueberry Streusel Muffins or my Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake!
Lemon Blueberry Bread
Ok, full transparency, I was never really a fan of lemon desserts. I really only used lemons for the classic lemonades at summer barbecues or as part of a sauce like in my Lemon Pepper Chicken. Lemon desserts, though? They just weren’t for me. However, as I started to use this zesty fruit in different dessert recipes, it really started to grow on me. And now, I can’t get enough of them! Thus, my delicious lemon and blueberry loaf recipe was born. This mouthwatering homemade bread is loaded with fresh blueberries and is bursting with tons of lemon flavor. It’s not too sweet, soft on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the corners (the end piece is my favorite). And if you’re someone who tends to avoid bread recipes — let me tell you, it’s SO EASY! This lemon blueberry bread comes together in just minutes and requires only two bowls. You don’t even need a stand mixer! You don’t have to be an amazing pastry chef to enjoy this homemade bread right at home.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Blueberry Bread:
All purpose flour Baking powder Salt Unsalted butter Granulated sugar Lemon juice Eggs Vanilla extract Milk Lemon zest Blueberries
For the Glaze:
Powdered sugar Lemon juice Milk
How to make Lemon Blueberry Bread
Tips for making the perfect Lemon Blueberry Bread
Play up the lemon. I used both lemon juice and lemon zest to make sure this loaf cake had lots of lemon flavor! If you’re not quite as much of a lemon fan as me (yet), you can always add a little less. Trust me, though, lemon really does go a long way in the homemade bread recipe. Make your own glaze. To top the bread, I pour on a simple glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) — it is amazing! Simply combine powdered sugar, fresh squeezed lemon juice and milk in a small bowl. Then, whisk to combine until the glaze is smooth and clump-free. Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze on top of the bread and serve! Serve it ALWAYS. This Lemon Blueberry Bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert! Pair it with a classic, old-fashioned lemonade or (one of my favorites) a spiked berry lemonade.
Love this bread recipe? Here are more to try!
Cranberry Orange Bread Gingerbread Loaf Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Double Chocolate Banana Bread
