Luscious Lemon Bread
Who doesn't love a cozy afternoon snack or dessert? And what better way to indulge in some sweet goodness than with a slice of luscious lemon bread? That is why, in this blog post, we are sharing a delicious recipe for luscious lemon bread! We will share all the ingredients, tips, FAQs, and instructions for serving. Plus, we will even include a few extra tips to make your baking experience even more enjoyable. So, get ready for the luscious lemony aroma and a slice of sunshine with this classic lemon bread recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar granulated
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon zest grated, from 6 lemons
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar granulated
- 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
For the glaze:
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Grease two 8inch bread pans.
- Cream the butter and 2 cups sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed in between.
- Add lemon zest.
- Sift together the four dry ingredients in separate bowl.
- In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Pour evenly in the two pans and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert them onto a rack.
- To make the syrup combine two ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Spoon the syrup over the cakes when they are cooling on the rack.
- Prepare glaze by combing powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle over tops of bread.
- Delicious!
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Notes
Making a delicious lemon bread is a great way to bring a bit of sunshine into your home. With the right ingredients, tips, and serving ideas, you can create a flavorful and fragrant loaf of bread that will bring smiles to all your guests. So why wait any longer? Get out there and make some delicious lemon bread today!
Nutrition
Serving: 2LoavesCalories: 1892kcalCarbohydrates: 534gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 384mgSodium: 1794mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 259gVitamin A: 729IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 11mg
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