For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the batter. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Indulge in this delightful Blueberry Bread, a moist and tender loaf studded with juicy blueberries and a tangy hint of sour cream. Topped with a bright lemon glaze and a sprinkle of lemon sugar, it's the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack.
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
Whisk egg in a second medium bowl until well combined and light-colored, about 20 seconds. Add sugar and whisk vigorously until thick and homogenous, about 30 seconds; add melted butter in 2 or 3 additions, whisking to combine after each addition. Add sour cream in 2 additions, whisking just to combine. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
Add blueberries to the dry ingredients and gently toss just to combine. Add sour cream mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together and the berries are evenly distributed, 25 to 30 seconds. Small spots of flour may remain, and the batter will be thick. Don't overmix. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
Using a large spoon sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, spread the batter evenly into the greased loaf pan. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is light brown and a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Rotate the pan from front to back halfway through the baking time. Let cool for 5 minutes. (Bake time: 25-30 minutes)
While bread is cooling, mix 1/2 cup sugar and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Set aside. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
Bring lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir to dissolve the sugar and simmer until the mixture is thick and syrupy and reduced to about 1/4 cup. Brush the top of the bread with glaze, then sprinkle the lemon sugar onto the glaze. (Prep time: 8 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the batter. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Jedediah Emmerich
May 7, 2025I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Abdul Swaniawski
Apr 29, 2025My family loves this recipe! It's become a weekend staple.
Wilbert Sauer
Apr 21, 2025This bread is amazing! The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Kali Huels
Apr 3, 2025The sour cream makes the bread so moist and delicious.
Chaim Bode
Jan 27, 2025This is the best blueberry bread recipe I've ever tried!