Golden Lemon Bread
Brighten your day with this Golden Lemon Bread, a citrusy, buttery delight that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This moist and tender quick bread is infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a refreshingly tangy kick in every bite. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, it’s the ultimate treat for lemon lovers! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to a golden perfection in about an hour. Whether you’re entertaining guests or indulging yourself, this zesty, golden loaf will quickly become a household favorite. Keywords: lemon bread recipe, citrus dessert, quick bread, lemon glaze, easy baking recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice to the wet ingredients.
On low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2278 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.1 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
