Lemon Blueberry Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil ((120 ml))
• 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 grams))
• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt ((230 grams) )
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((30 ml) )
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup blueberries + 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour ((150 grams) )
• 1 cup confectioners sugar ((120 grams) )
• 1.5 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (use more or less as needed )

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, line the pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together until fully combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour. Then, gently fold the blueberries into the batter.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time will vary slightly depending on if you use fresh or frozen berries. If needed, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 20 minutes in the loaf pan. Carefully remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   To make the glaze: Once the bread has cooled, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until fully combined and no lumps remain. If your mixture is too thick, slowly add a little more lemon juice. You want the glaze to be thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough to set up on the bread. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar as needed.

8. 8

   Drizzle the glaze on top of the bread and spread it around. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to give the glaze time to harden.