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Ultimate Lemon Blueberry Loaf: Easy Bakery-Style Recipe

This moist lemon blueberry loaf combines sweet blueberries with zesty lemon flavor in an easy-to-make quick bread perfect for brunch or dessert. With its bakery-quality texture and bright citrus notes, this recipe uses straightforward techniques for professional results.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking during baking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. While the loaf cools, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest for the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.

Notes

Coating blueberries in flour helps prevent sinking during baking. Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture. Allow loaf to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.