Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread is a moist, zesty loaf filled with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and topped with a sweet glaze. This easy quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

65 minutes

Total time

80 minutes

Yield

1 loaf (10 slices)

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

2 large eggs

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 tbsp grated lemon zest

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
2. Step 2: Beat sugar, melted butter, eggs, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into wet mixture alternately with milk.
4. Step 4: Fold in blueberries, walnuts, and zest. Pour batter into pan.
5. Step 5: Bake 60–70 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over warm loaf.
7. Step 7: Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen blueberries. Toss them in flour to prevent sinking. Bread stays fresh 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen up to 3 months.