Old Fashioned Lemon Bread Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Lemon Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; Salad Oil; Lemons, Rind Of; 1/2 cup lemon juice

This isn't your grandma's lemon bread (unless your grandma was a baking genius!). Our Old Fashioned Lemon Bread boasts a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a vibrant lemon glaze that soaks deep into every delicious crumb. Unlike other recipes, this one lets the glaze fully saturate the bread, creating an explosion of lemony flavor in every bite. Perfect with a warm cup of tea or as a delightful afternoon treat. Get ready to experience lemon bread like never before!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 242.9 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Lemon Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
Salad Oil
Lemons, Rind Of
1/2 cup lemon juice

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How to Make Old Fashioned Lemon Bread

Grease and flour a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and the zest of 2 lemons.
Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bread is baking, prepare the lemon glaze (see step 13).
As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, use a long wooden skewer or toothpick to poke numerous holes all the way through the hot bread.
Immediately and slowly drizzle the hot lemon glaze over the hot bread, allowing it to soak in completely.
Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack.
**Lemon Glaze:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the glaze is smooth.