Description
Zesty lemon glaze bread brings sunshine to your kitchen with its tangy, sweet perfection. Moist crumb and bright citrus notes promise a delightful slice of pure comfort you’ll savor until the last crumb.
Ingredients
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Bread Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds (optional)
- 1 pinch lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate large bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing to maintain bread’s tender texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove bread from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once bread has cooled, drizzle glaze over top, allowing it to naturally cascade down the sides.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds and additional lemon zest over glaze for added texture and visual appeal.
- Let glaze set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Toast almonds lightly before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the bread’s texture.
- Replace milk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version of this delightful lemon bread.
- Check bread’s doneness by inserting a toothpick at an angle, ensuring it comes out with just a few moist crumbs for the most tender result.
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and minimize kitchen waste during preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg