Description
Sunshine-infused lemon bread brings zesty delight to classic quick bread lovers. Moist crumb and tangy glaze make this simple recipe perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper to ensure easy bread removal.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform base. Set aside this powdery mixture.
- Wet Mixture: Whisk sugar and eggs until pale and creamy. Blend in vegetable oil, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until silky and smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Allow slight lumps for a tender crumb texture.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
- Monitoring: Cover with aluminum foil if top browns too quickly during the final baking stage. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Cooling: Rest bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze Finish: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a smooth, drizzling glaze. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Serving: Once bread is completely cooled, drizzle lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Let glaze set briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Flour Precision: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumpy texture and ensure smooth, even distribution of baking powder and salt throughout the batter.
- Mixing Technique: Whisk wet ingredients vigorously until pale and creamy, creating a light, airy base that contributes to the bread’s tender crumb.
- Gentle Folding: Incorporate dry ingredients using minimal strokes to avoid overmixing, which can result in a tough, dense bread. Small lumps are perfectly acceptable.
- Baking Timing: Watch for rapid browning and use aluminum foil tent to protect the bread’s surface, preventing excessive darkening while ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg