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Ultimate Lemon Blueberry Loaf Recipe: Easy Moist Quick Bread for Tea Time & Brunch

This lemon blueberry loaf recipe creates a moist, tender quick bread with a perfect balance of tangy lemon zest and sweet blueberries. It's an easy one-bowl recipe that bakes in under an hour, making it perfect for brunch, tea time, or as a special dessert treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)

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. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat them evenly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the yogurt or sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.
  5. Gently fold the flour-coated blueberries into the batter using a spatula.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle a few additional blueberries on 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 to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Don't overmix to avoid toughness. Test for doneness at 50 minutes. Add lemon glaze for extra flavor: whisk ½ cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and drizzle over cooled loaf.