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Lemon Blueberry Bread
My Lemon Blueberry Bread is an easy, bakery-worthy quick bread—soft, lemony, and bursting with juicy blueberries.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 10m👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To Make the Lemon Blueberry Bread
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line with parchment a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 12 cm) loaf pan. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
(10 oz / 284 g) all-purpose flour2 cupsbaking powder2 teaspoons(8 oz / 225 g) granulated sugar1 cup
4
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a large bowl and a handheld electric mixer), cream the butter, sugar, lemon zest and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
(10 oz / 284 g) all-purpose flour2 cups(8 oz / 225 g) granulated sugar1 cuplemon zest1 tablespoon
5
Reduce the speed to medium and add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
(10 oz / 284 g) all-purpose flour2 cups(8 oz / 225 g) granulated sugar1 cuplarge eggs (, at room temperature)2
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Reduce the speed to low and stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
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Using a spatula, gently fold in the blueberries, then spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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To Bake the Lemon Blueberry Bread
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Bake for 60–⏱️ 70 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for ⏱️ 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To Make the Lemon Glaze and Serve
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable; add more lemon juice, a few drops at a time, if needed.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let set for about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
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Serve slices of Lemon Blueberry Bread with a hot cup of tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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