Blueberry bread is an easy to make quick bread with fresh blueberries and an irresistible lemon glaze. A perfect summer treat for breakfast or snacktime!
This Blueberry Bread is studded with blueberries all through the batter and topped with a thick lemon glaze. I love moist and flavorful quick breads and this one does the trick.
It’s a quick and easy recipe with honey and brown sugar to sweeten and a zesty lemon icing that goes perfectly with sweet ripe blueberries. I love a slice of this tasty bread for breakfast or as an afternoon snack in the summer.
It’s definitely a kid-pleaser at my house!
What is quick bread?
Instead of yeast, quick breads are leavened with baking powder and/or baking soda. Breads with yeast have a long rise time whereas quick breads can go right in the oven after the batter comes together.
It’s best to mix the batter as little as possible for a light and tender loaf. The more you mix, the more the gluten is developed, making for a tough-textured bread.
Can I use frozen blueberries to make blueberry quick bread?
Yes, you can use frozen, but don’t let them thaw first. Thawing will cause the blueberries to bleed into the batter. Fold the frozen berries into the batter gently to prevent breaking the berries and to minimize streaking.
How to keep blueberries from sinking.
I toss the blueberries in a tablespoon or two of flour to coat. Instead of mixing in the blueberries with a spoon, I fold them in the batter right before baking.
The flour coating keeps the fruit in place by absorbing some of the liquid released by the fruit as it bakes. I also add some blueberries to the top of the batter right before baking.
How do I tell if my blueberry bread is ready?
I avoid the toothpick method of checking for doneness, It always seems to come out clean and most of what was on the toothpick will be held back as you pull out the toothpick.
Instead, I gently press down on the top of the cake with a fingertip and if the cake feels spongy and springs back then it’s done. If it doesn’t spring back or feel stiff then I’d give it another 5 minutes and test again.
I always say the best tools to use while you cook and bake are your hands, so get stuck in (after you wash them, right!)
How to store blueberry bread.
The bread should cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to finish cooling. Make sure the bread cools completely before storing. If it’s still emitting heat, you run the risk of condensation, which will make your bread soggy.
Once the bread is cool, store it in a sealable container or resealable plastic bag lined with paper towels. The paper towels absorb excess moisture and keep the bread fresh for longer.
If the paper towels get excessively moist, change them out for fresh ones after a day or two. The blueberry bread will keep fresh at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
The bread can be frozen in individual slices that have been wrapped in plastic wrap. After wrapping, store the slices in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To thaw, take out a slice and let it come to room temperature, then warm it in the oven or microwave.
Tips for baking.
- Spoon flour into your measuring cup as opposed to dipping the measuring cup into the storage container.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Some small lumps in the batter are fine.
- Dry the blueberries thoroughly after washing them.
- Fold the blueberries into the batter gently with a silicone spatula to minimize streaking.
- Cool the bread before glazing.
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