Simple Lemon Bread W Honey
Brighten up your baking routine with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Simple Lemon Bread with Honey! Bursting with fresh citrusy notes from lemon zest and juice, and naturally sweetened with golden honey, this quick bread offers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. The tender crumb is created through a careful combination of creamy butter, milk, and a glaze of honey and lemon that adds a glossy, aromatic finish. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a breeze to whip up, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack paired with tea or coffee. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this loaf is sure to become a sunny favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Honey
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest (zest of 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Honey (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoons Fresh 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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and honey together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition. Do not overmix—stop as soon as the batter is combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
While the bread is baking, prepare the honey-lemon glaze by whisking together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
Once the bread is done, allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Brush the top of the slightly warm bread with the honey-lemon glaze. Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your simple lemon bread with honey as a delightful treat with tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2076 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.4 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*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.
