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Lemon Blueberry Bread with Glaze

Lemon Blueberry Bread with Glaze

Lemon Blueberry Bread with Glaze is a delightful, moist treat that perfectly marries the tangy zest of fresh lemons with the sweetness of plump blueberries. This easy-to-make bread comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even as a light dessert. Each slice offers a burst of flavor, enhanced by a sweet lemon glaze that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or at room temperature, this bread is sure to become a family favorite and can be customized with nuts or other fruits for added variety.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (from ~2 lemons)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries + 1 tbsp flour (for coating)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for the glaze)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, sugar, sour cream or yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Toss blueberries with flour and fold them into the batter carefully.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread fluffy and light. Customize by adding nuts like walnuts or pecans if desired.