Description
This Lemon Blueberry Focaccia Bread is a beautifully golden, slightly sweet bread bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor. It’s made with a classic olive oil-rich dough, topped with fresh fruit and a lemon glaze—perfect for brunch, snacking, or dessert.
Ingredients
3 ¾ cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups warm water
¼ cup olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon zest
5 to 6 thin lemon slices
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly sticky.
3. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Gently stretch the dough into the pan. Let rest if needed.
5. Dimple the dough with your fingertips. Press in blueberries and sprinkle lemon zest. Arrange lemon slices on top.
6. Let the dough rise again in the pan for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
7. Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the dough. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
8. While cooling, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over the warm focaccia.
9. Garnish with extra lemon zest or slices if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
Toss blueberries in a little flour before adding to the dough to keep them from sinking.
For best texture, don’t skip the second rise after shaping in the pan.
The glaze sets better if applied while the bread is just slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg