Ina Garten Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
This Ina Garten Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe is soft, moist and full of fresh flavors. The sweet blueberries pair perfectly with tangy lemon.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 2 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter softened – 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Lemon zest – 2 tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Whole milk – 1/2 cup
- Fresh blueberries – 1 1/2 cups
- Optional: powdered sugar for glaze – 1/2 cup
- Optional: extra lemon juice for glaze – 1–2 tbsp
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir gently and set aside. This ensures even rising and texture in the bread.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. This adds air to the batter for a soft bread.
Add Eggs, Lemon, and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract for bright flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry. Stir gently to avoid overmixing, which can make bread tough.
Fold in Blueberries
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries with a spatula. Be careful not to crush them to keep the bread colorful and juicy.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to create even baking and a nice golden crust.
Bake the Bread
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the top; cover with foil if browning too fast.
Cool and Optional Glaze
- Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for a glaze and drizzle over bread if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm blueberries for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter; it keeps the bread soft.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth batter.
- Gently fold blueberries to avoid crushing.
- Add lemon glaze for extra tang and sweetness.
- Test with a toothpick before removing from oven.