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Lemon Almond Bread
Lemon Almond Bread is a moist loaf flavored with fresh lemon zest and juice, almond milk, and almond extract. The bread is tender and lightly sweetened, enhanced by a lemon glaze with almond extract and topped with sliced almonds for texture. It balances bright citrus notes with nutty undertones in a soft, sliceable bread perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup almond milk or buttermilk or regular milk, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 egg slightly beaten, large
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
For the lemon glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons almonds for garnishing the loaf, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant. Whisk into the flour mixture. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the almond milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the sides of the bread with a knife. Carefully remove loaf from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack.
- While the bread is cooling, make the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze of the lemon almond bread. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the bread. Cut and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.