Lemon Tea Bread
Brighten your day with the zesty delight of Lemon Tea Bread, a tender, citrus-infused loaf perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, this light and fluffy bread is a marvelous companion to your favorite afternoon tea or coffee. Its moist texture comes from alternating layers of dry ingredients and milk, ensuring every slice is perfectly balanced. Once baked to golden perfection, the loaf is drizzled with a glossy homemade lemon glaze, adding an extra layer of tangy sweetness. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this Lemon Tea Bread is ideal for brunch, dessert, or a simple indulgence. With every bite, you’ll savor the refreshing flavors of lemon in this classic yet irresistible treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.75 cup Confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 491.2 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*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.
