Lemon Blueberry Bread Streusel (Printable)
Tender quick bread with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a buttery streusel topping. Bright and flavorful loaf.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
09 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blueberry Preparation
12 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
13 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating berries
→ Streusel Topping
14 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
18 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir with fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
06 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Take care not to overmix to maintain tender texture.
07 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking. Gently fold floured berries into batter using rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
08 - Spread batter into prepared pan and level surface. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over batter. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center emerges clean.
09 - Allow bread to rest in pan for 15 minutes before removing. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely before slicing into 10 portions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The streusel topping creates this incredible buttery crunch that makes every slice feel special
- Fresh lemon cuts through the richness just enough so you can easily eat two pieces without feeling weighed down
- It somehow tastes even better the next morning, if it lasts that long
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them or they will bleed into the batter and make it gray
- The toothpick test is crucial, but check a few spots since blueberries can give false results
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more easily and create a more even crumb
- Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to handle the whole lemon first
- Press the streusel gently into the batter to help it stick without sinking completely