Ingredients for Lemon Loaf
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 large lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Glaze
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How to Make Lemon Loaf
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Zest 2 large lemons (about 2 tablespoons zest) and add to the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ½ cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the loaf is slightly warm, poke holes all over the top with a toothpick.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the warm loaf.
- Let the glaze set before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
101g
Fat
10g
Carbs
15g
