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blueberry lemon bread

Recipe by
Amy Alusa
Chico, CA

I got this recipe from Pinterest a long time ago, and unfortunately, I don't know who the author of the recipe is, if it is known, it is not known to me. However, I make it often, and it is delightful, so I am pleased to pass it on to you as a Pinterest PASS with bells on!

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For blueberry lemon bread

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 c
    blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make blueberry lemon bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
  • 2
    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, lemon juice, and eggs
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 4
    Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream OR the Greek yogurt, stirring gently.
  • 5
    Fold in lemon zest and blueberries. Do not over mix
  • 6
    Pour into a well-greased 8 x 4” loaf pan. Bake at 375- degrees F. for 20 minutes. At the 20 minute mark, turn the oven down to 350-degrees F. Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes.
  • 7
    Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
  • 8
    Combine about ¾ cup powdered sugar and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice to form a glaze. Drizzle it onto the bread while still warm. When cooled completely, wrap in tin foil to keep fresh until it is served.
  • 9
    Note: The bread will be moister on the second day.
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