Description
This Lemon Loaf Bread is moist, citrusy, and easy to make with fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack. The tangy lemon glaze makes every bite irresistible. Ideal for lemon lovers looking for a bakery-style loaf at home.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and creamy. Add yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
6. Let the loaf cool completely before glazing.
7. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until thick and pourable.
8. Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender.
Allow the loaf to cool fully before glazing for the best finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg