Old Fashioned Lemon Bread
Brighten your day with the zesty and nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Lemon Bread—an irresistible treat that pairs moist, tender crumb with the invigorating tang of fresh lemon juice and zest. This classic quick bread recipe is delightfully simple, featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, balanced with a luscious lemon glaze that seeps into every slice for an extra burst of citrus. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, this loaf bakes up golden and aromatic in just under an hour. Experience a refreshing slice of homemade comfort with this easy lemon bread recipe that’s bursting with sunshine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next.
In a measuring cup, combine the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and lemon mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Once the lemon bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow it to set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2065 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.0 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 270.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*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.
