Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and see how easy it is to make this bakery-quality blueberry loaf recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Blueberry Bread Video Tutorial
Watch Natasha make this easy Blueberry loaf. We are known for our sweet bread recipes, like Banana Bread or Zucchini Bread, and this Blueberry Bread is equally delicious. Sweetbreads are easy and fun to make because they don’t require fancy equipment or rise time, and you’re going to love that your kitchen smells like a bakery while it’s in the oven.
Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
We go through blueberries quickly and love adding them to everything from Fruit Salad to Smoothies, but they are completely transformed when cooked or baked into sweet bread. The blueberries become almost jammy when they are baked into Blueberry Pie and Blueberry Muffins. When one of my readers messaged asking if our Cranberry Bread can be made with blueberries, a lightbulb went off in my head and I knew I had to test it. With some small modifications, we now have this new favorite, blueberry loaf with lemon icing.
Ingredients
The ingredients here are pantry and refrigerator staples but the results will rival any slice you might get at a bakery or coffee shop. Here’s what you’ll need for the blueberry bread:
Dry Ingredients – all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt give structure to the bread. Baking powder makes the bread rise to achieve the dome on top (see our tips for the best rise below). Butter and Sugar are creamed together to add sweetness and moisture to the bread. Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt. Milk and Eggs – give the loaf its moist and tender crumb. Make sure your liquid ingredients are at room temperature for easier blending into the batter. Lemon zest – Grate the zest from 1 lemon and reserve 1/2 tsp of zest for the glaze. Blueberries – We use fresh blueberries. Rinse and dry them before using. Vanilla extract – adds flavor and aroma to the bread
This blueberry bread is so easy to whip up and is such a treat for breakfast or dessert. If you try it, don’t skip the glaze – it adds such a nice sweet and tangy contrast. You’ll love every bite! Cranberries – Yes! One of our favorite combinations is cranberry and orange and this recipe was inspired by our Cranberry Bread. Other Berries – You can substitute the blueberries for equal amounts of raspberries, blackberries, or chopped strawberries.
Powdered sugar – Spoon it into a measuring cup for a consistent measure Fresh lemon juice – Freshly squeezed Lemon zest – Do not skip the zest as it adds an extra layer of bright citrus flavor
Once the bread has cooled, stir powdered sugar, lemon juice, and the 1/2 tsp reserved lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice or powdered sugar until it’s a perfect drizzling consistency. Use a spoon to drizzle on top.
Room Temperature: Wrap the Blueberry Bread in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week. Freezing: Cool the loaf completely, wrap it in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil, and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
More Blueberry Recipes
Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby Blueberry Scones Blueberry Crumble Arugula Salad with Berries Blueberry Cake Blueberry Pancakes Easy Blueberry Sauce
