Lemon Bread with Glaze
Lemon bread with glaze is a delightful, moist loaf that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, this sweet and tangy treat is topped with a luscious glaze, making it perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack. Each slice offers a tender crumb and bursts of citrus flavor, ensuring it becomes a favorite at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and eggs; stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Add poppy seeds or blueberries for extra flavor. Use almond or whole wheat flour for a healthier option. Allow the bread to cool completely before applying the glaze for best results.