Lemon Bread

Lemon Bread

A bright, tender quick bread with a tangy lemon flavor and sweet glaze that's perfect for breakfast or brunch.

⏱ 60 minServes 8American

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. 4Stir in lemon juice and zest, then alternately add flour mixture and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour.
  5. 5Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. 6Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
  7. 7Whisk powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice to make glaze and drizzle over cooled bread.

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