Description
Lemon bread with glaze is a refreshing and indulgent treat that elevates any gathering. This moist loaf, infused with vibrant lemon flavor and drizzled with a sweet glaze, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The delightful combination of tartness and sweetness will have you craving more after each slice. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this lemon bread is sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg