Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to break them up too much. If using frozen blueberries, add them directly without thawing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a simple glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread.