Name: Best Homemade Lemon Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon); 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (I used 1 medium lemon) (22 ml); 2 1/4 cups flour (270 grams); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (7 1/2 grams); 3/4 teaspoon salt (4 grams); 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons sugar (276 grams); 3/4 cup butter softened (170 grams); 3 eggs (large); 3/4 cup milk I used 2%) (177 ml)

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Best Homemade Lemon Bread, a delicious moist, Lemon Loaf Recipe. Made with fresh lemons and a simple lemon glaze. The perfect snack, dessert or even Breakfast Bread.

Homemade Lemon Bread

Now that I cookie baked myself out, I thought there’s more to Christmas than just cookies and bars. So I want to share one of the most delicious and requested quick breads I have ever eaten or made.

How to make the Lemon Bread

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and a portion of the sugar.
Then add the softened butter and mix until you have a coarse crumb mixture.
Stir in the lemon zest.
In another bowl beat the eggs slightly then add the milk and mix until combined.
Pour into the flour mixture and stir just until combined (about 18 stirs)
Pour into loaf pan and bake for approximately 1 – 1 1/4 hours.
Let cool completely before drizzling with the lemon syrup.

Lemon Bread. I love lemons. I love the smell of lemons, I love the taste of lemons, anything lemon is fine by me.

When I was a kid there was a lemon cologne we used to wear, I loved it, just wish I could find it again. This Easy Lemon Bread Recipe is a simple, easy and really good loaf that tastes so yummy.

It doesn’t even need a heavy icing because the light lemon syrup is the perfect finish. I can say I have been making this bread for over 20 years.

In my opinion it is the Best Lemon Bread Recipe Ever.

Every time I make this recipe I get asked for it, Lemon Loaf is one of my sister-in-law’s favourites.

I usually make two and take one to her, she tells me it sure doesn’t last long in their house. I can assure you it doesn’t last long in mine either.

Best Homemade Lemon Bread is perfect as a breakfast bread or even with afternoon tea. It is so easy to make, no need for beaters, it is very much like making muffins.

All you need is a pastry blender (I usually use a fork) and a fork or wooden spoon for mixing.

That delicious lemony glaze is the perfect addition to this loaf, no need for any kind of icing and the tangy sweet taste is just what you need. You know it and I know it. Just remember it’s Christmas, so eat now and worry about it later.

I think that is why I always adored Scarlet O’Hara, she had the right attitude, “Tomorrow is another day”. Enjoy!

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A tangy delicious sweet Easy Lemon Bread Recipe. A moist sweet homemade loaf with a simple glaze, perfect for every occasion. A must try!

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