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Glazed Lemon Bread

Glazed Lemon Bread is a soft, moist bread bursting with citrus lemon flavor and topped with a shell of sweet lemon glaze. This quick and easy homemade bread is great for sharing or savoring!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Dessert , Appetizer , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Juice of one lemon
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a stand mixer add the butter and sugar and beat until creamy 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add in the eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, zest, and sour cream and mix until combined. Add in the flour and mix until incorporated. Spread the batter evenly into your loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes clean. Remove from oven and let cool.
To make the lemon glaze:
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  1. In a small bowl add the powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk. Add in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency. Spread on top of cooled bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 336IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 336IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.