4.8 from 45 votes
Easy Lemon Ricotta Bread
Lemon ricotta bread is a delightful and moist loaf that combines the tangy essence of lemon with the rich creaminess of ricotta cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 1438 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use sunflower or corn oil or even a light olive oil)
- ¾ cup + 2½ tablespoons ricotta cheese (220 g total, if you double or triple the recipe, double or triple this amount)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons milk (2% or whole milk)
EXTRAS
- 2-3 tablespoons slivered almonds
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray an 8 inch or 9 inch loaf pan or for easier removal line the pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- On the mixing bowl beat the egg, yolk, sugar and zest for approximately 2-3 minutes or until light. Add the oil, ricotta, vanilla, lemon juice and milk, beat to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat to combine, do not over mix. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, sprinkle with the almond slices and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until baked through. Test with a toothpick, when dry or a few crumbs attached it's done.
- Let cool 15 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Covered at room temperature you can store this bread for up to 3 days. It will also stay well sliced in an airtight container for about a week. This is a great way to be able just grab a slice and enjoy it throughout the day!
- Yes! Cool completely then wrap the bread loaf in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and store in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge while still wrapped or on the counter at room temperature for a few hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1438kcal
(72%)
Carbohydrates
170g
(57%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
73g
(112%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
470mg
(157%)
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
1151mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
155g
(310%)
Vitamin A
1421IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
816mg
(82%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1438
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1438kcal | 72% |
| Carbohydrates | 170g | 57% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 470mg | 157% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1151mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 155g | 310% |
| Vitamin A | 1421IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 816mg | 82% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.