Description
Lemon bread with glaze is a simple, moist, and tangy dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of lemon with a buttery, sugary glaze. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon salted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by microwaving the sugar, lemon juice, and butter until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is smooth.
- Pour the hot glaze over the warm bread, ensuring it soaks into the loaf.
- Allow the bread to cool for 20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the bread is still warm when you pour the glaze for the best absorption.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- The bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg