Description
Lemon bread with glaze is a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with sunshine. This easy-to-make recipe features a zesty lemon flavor and soft, buttery texture, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. The sweet glaze adds a finishing touch, creating a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any gathering or a comforting indulgence for yourself. Enjoy a slice of this citrus goodness and elevate your day with each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg