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Lemon Yogurt Bread

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20 Slices (2 loaves)
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bread:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest from about 3 large lemons
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 ½ cups PLAIN yogurt lowfat or regular
Glaze:
  • ⅓ to ½ to ½ cup fresh lemon juice from the lemons that were zested for the bread
  • 4 tablespoons sugar more or less according to how sweet you want it

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2 inch pans with cooking spray (I always use the Baker's Joy spray with flour in it). You may have a bit of batter leftover to also make 1-2 mini loaves or a few muffins.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest and rub the mixture together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and fragrant. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, oil, applesauce and yogurt. Fold in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pans about 2/3 full (if you have leftover batter you can make mini loaves or a few muffins) and smooth the top. Bake the bread until the top of the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 45-55 minutes for a normal sized loaf and anywhere from 16-25 minutes for muffins or mini loaves.
  3. While the bread is baking, combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and let it come to a boil. Take it off the heat until the bread is finished baking. When the bread is done baking, carefully turn it out onto a cooling rack. Gently pour the warm glaze over the top of the warm bread (if the glaze runs off without soaking in, poke tiny holes with a toothpick over the top of the bread and then pour on the glaze). Let the bread cool completely. Store in an airtight container. It will stay moist for 2-3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Slice Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Slices (2 loaves)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Slice
Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%

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