Description
This Lemon Loaf Bread is moist, citrusy, and easy to make with fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack. The tangy lemon glaze makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and creamy. Add yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until thick and pourable.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 to 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg