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.
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How to make 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.
Lemon Bread
I think that is why I always adored Scarlet O’Hara, she had the right attitude, “Tomorrow is another day”. Enjoy!
More Lemon Recipes you may like.
Italian Fresh Cream Lemon Cake
Toasted Coconut Lemon Ice Cream
Best Homemade Lemon Bread
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
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and 1 1/4 cups sugar, add the softened butter and with a pastry blender blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the lemon zest.
- In a small bowl add eggs and beat lightly with a fork add milk and mix until combined, then pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until flour is moistened.
- In prepared loaf pan add the batter and bake for 1 - 1 1/4 hours (or until tooth pick comes out clean). Cool then move to a wire rack.
- In a small pot add 4 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of sugar, over medium heat stirring constantly bring to a boil until thickened. With a pastry brush, brush syrup over the top of the bread. Enjoy!
Notes
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Updated from December 13, 2014.
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Daisy says
June 14, 2019 at 2:34 amMy husband is originally from Sicily and he loved this lemon bread, thank you 🙂
Rosemary says
June 14, 2019 at 4:29 pmHi Daisy, thanks so glad he loves it. Have a great weekend.
Angela says
February 24, 2019 at 5:09 amThank you for posting this site for us, I love it 🥰 I have made this bread now two times. Someone on this site suggested lavender, so I went to my nearest spice shop and bought lavender and black poppy seeds. I made one loaf with lavender (2 Tbs.but this was a bit strong, 1 Tbs. works well) and used Ghee (instead of butter) and the other loaf I used poppy seeds (2 Tbs.) and regular butter. Have to say the ghee loaf with lavender won in my home (was a bit more moist). I used our 🍋 from our tree (Myers Lemons) and I use 1 whole juice of a smallish lemon in the batter, plus two grated lemons. We love ❤️ lemons 🍋
Now what is the trick for the topping? I can’t seem to get the sugar thickness down. First it was super runny, but then again, in my haste to make this, I flipped the recipe by accident, and added more lemon juice then sugar. The second time, I followed your receipt exactly and found it to be a bit runny again, but better consistency. When you heat up the sugar and lemon juice, do you boil/heat up slowly and let it cool or to cold? Do you flash heat it and then put it on the bread hot? It tastes really good, but doesn’t look thick like your pictures. Grazie!!
Happy lemons in Santa Rosa, Ca
Rosemary says
February 24, 2019 at 5:04 pmHi Angela, thanks so much, I will have to try it with lavender too! I actually heat it so the sugar melts and thicken (but it doesn’t thicken that much) and let it cool and that seems to thicken it (not cold, more room temperature). hope that helps. 🙂
wey says
February 10, 2019 at 6:54 ammade this yesterday. i actually but 3/4 of 1 stick of butter but still turned out good. I should read instructions twice.lol! our oven seems to cook pretty fast so it was done by 50min and by 1hr- the crust was bit burned, but i don’t mind. not too sweet which is perfect! will bake it again this week=) is it ok to add a bit of lemon juice to the batter?
Rosemary says
February 10, 2019 at 5:12 pmHi Wey, thanks, so glad you enjoyed it and I don’t think there would be a problem with adding a little lemon juice to the batter.:)
Adrienne says
February 3, 2019 at 3:36 amThe cologne you’re thinking of is probably Love’s Fresh, which is now discontinued. HOWEVER, if you do a google, amazon, ebay, etc. search and you can still come across it! Some of them are asking ridiculous prices, some are reasonable. Do check comments on each product and/or seller, though, for complaints of the product authenticity!
Rosemary says
February 4, 2019 at 10:59 amHi Adrienne, that’s right I remember it so well thanks.
Woody Ferrell says
November 16, 2018 at 7:36 pmThis recipe is very similar to the one my grandmother made, we still have her recipe on a yellow note pad paper. One suggestion is to poke holes in the bread before you pour the lemon drizzle over it and it will seep down into the bread.
Rosemary says
November 16, 2018 at 7:37 pmHi Woody, that’s a great idea, thanks. Have a great weekend.
Rindy Williams says
January 29, 2019 at 2:39 pmThis a good tasting bread but I’m looking for a more ‘grainy’ texture the milk seems to make breads mitre creamy and that is Not what I’m looking for.
My mother had recipe years ago and she has passed with that that with her
Does any of your readers maybe have a bread more if I’m looking for that would be awesome
Thanks Rindy
Shelley says
September 23, 2018 at 10:39 amThis looks delicious ! I too remember lemon cologne . I think mine was by the same company that made Loves Baby Soft cologne
Rosemary says
September 23, 2018 at 3:05 pmHi Shelley, thanks and yes I think it was the same company. 🙂
Linda Wordinger says
July 29, 2018 at 12:54 amI just made this Lemon bread for our family reunion breakfast and it is DELICIOUS!! It was pretty easy to make, too.
Rosemary says
July 30, 2018 at 11:57 pmHi Linda, thanks so much and glad it was enjoyed. Have a great week.
Doug says
November 14, 2018 at 6:08 amVery good
Sharon says
March 8, 2018 at 4:18 pmIt’s great and so versatile! I’ve made it three times in the past week (lots of lemons to use from the backyard). Everyone has loved it and several asked for the recipe. I added lemon juice, reduced the sugar and baked for 55 min. I also tried a divine lavender version with ground lavender and vanilla. Next I want to figure out how to make it green for St Patrick’s Day (green tea? lime?). Thanks for the recipe!
Rosemary says
March 10, 2018 at 8:09 amHi Sharon, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Great idea with the lavender. Have a great weekend.
Anne says
April 9, 2018 at 6:52 pmI made this on Saturday. So delicious and easy. Will definitely make it again.
Thank you Rosemary
Rosemary says
April 10, 2018 at 5:55 pmHi Anne, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.
Chantal says
December 29, 2018 at 11:18 amHow about adding a level teaspoon of matcha powder.
Rosemary says
December 29, 2018 at 11:42 pmHi Chantal, I have never used matcha powder so I can’t say. 🙂
Wendy McQuiston says
February 1, 2018 at 5:12 amGoing to try this tomorrow. Hope it’s good as all of the comments indicate.
If you Google lemon cologne, there are MANY to choose from!!
Rosemary says
February 2, 2018 at 7:19 pmHi Wendy, I hope you enjoyed it. Yes I have to find a good one. Have a great weekend.
Jane Moore says
February 18, 2018 at 2:17 pmI made this bread yesterday. I found out I didn’t have a lemon so I used an orange instead. It was fabulous! My husband loved it and wants me to make another one today.
Jane in Sparta, MI
Rosemary says
February 18, 2018 at 4:57 pmHi Jane, great idea and yes orange works well too. So glad you both enjoyed it. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Michelle says
January 27, 2018 at 5:01 amSo I somehow accidentally left the milk out of this recipe. Could have been the two screaming toddlers. Anyway, even though the cake doesn’t look as pretty as the picture, I can’t stop eating it! It is seriously amazing. I can’t wait to make it again (WITH the milk!). This is such a great recipe.
Rosemary says
January 27, 2018 at 2:00 pmHi Michelle, well good to know it’s delicious even without the milk lol. And yeah toddlers can do that to you. I remember those days. Thanks so much have a great weekend. Rosemary
Julie G says
January 2, 2018 at 4:38 pmAs a lover of all things lemon, this was great! Super easy to make and came out of the pan beautifully. I added a bit extra lemon zest to the batter but it’s the glaze that makes this so special. I’m going to try the other lemon recipes you have too. felice anno nuovo!
Rosemary says
January 3, 2018 at 2:49 pmHi Julie, thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed it and let me know how the other Lemon recipes go. Happy New Year.
Mynda says
December 27, 2017 at 3:36 amAloha Rosemary,
I’ve pinned so many of your recipes lately but this one will be made tonight!
I remember that lemon cologne and loved it too — mahalo for the trip down memory lane!
Mynda
Rosemary says
December 27, 2017 at 2:00 pmHi Mynda, thanks so much, and I hope you enjoy it. Let me know how it goes. Happy New Year.
Maryam says
December 20, 2017 at 3:31 pmWish I could upload a picture! It turned out absolutely delicious! And I rarely eat my own desserts but this was quite a winner, thank you! The glaze I brought to a boil and removed from the heat about 30 seconds later and it was exactly right!
My loaf only needed 55 minutes at 350 but each oven is different 🙂
Thanks again Rose
Rosemary says
December 20, 2017 at 3:45 pmHi Maryam so glad you like it. Have a wonderful Christmas. 🙂
Maryam says
December 20, 2017 at 2:58 amJust made this loaf, its in the oven! I’m just wondering how long the glaze was mixed for, mine feels very sticky and thick, not sure if I over did it or not.
Also I added a touch of real vanillin i can’t bake without it when I use 3 eggs,
I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rosemary says
December 20, 2017 at 7:17 amHi Maryam yes the glaze is sticky and thick, as long as you can pour it or just brush it on it’s good. Let me know how you like it.
Ellen Jennings says
October 27, 2017 at 7:08 amOMG!! Rosemary!!
Without a word of a lie, this is totally awesome!! I made 2 loaves yesterday including the syrupy topping. Already gone, I’m making more! Totally love this recipe!! Even my husband said ‘really good’ as his usual response is, yeah, it’s ok.. Italian men! lol
Oh, and for those who don’t have a pastry cutter, I used 2 butter knives in a criss-cross sort of direction and turned out splendidly.
Rosemary says
October 27, 2017 at 4:46 pmHi Ellen, thanks so much, so glad you both liked it. Haha Italian men is right! It’s pretty popular in our house too. 🙂 Have a great weekend.
Katie says
September 6, 2017 at 1:04 amThe lemon bread turned out delicious! I wanted to surprise my husband this morning with a special treat and he agreed I made the right decision with your recipe.
Rosemary says
September 6, 2017 at 9:25 amHi Katie, thanks so much, so glad you both enjoyed it. Have a great day.
Janell Copello says
September 3, 2017 at 5:00 amCan Almond Milk or any other kind of vegan option be used for this recipe?
Rosemary says
September 3, 2017 at 7:59 pmHi Janell, unfortunately I have only made this Lemon Bread with regular milk so I can’t say that it would work with almond milk, but you could try and then let me know. 🙂
Laura says
August 28, 2017 at 2:09 amLove this bread!! My kids ask me to make it all the time for their breakfast. The only thing I changed was the glaze. Attempted recipe, but didn’t care for it. Instead I used 1/2 c powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest. I thought that was perfect. Great recipe.
Rosemary says
August 29, 2017 at 11:25 pmHi Laura, so glad you and the your kids like it, and I like your idea for the glaze.
Bonnie Moss says
May 3, 2017 at 5:19 pmI made this for the first time last night and I absolutely love it!! I followed the recipe to the tee, baked for 65 minutes and it turned out beautifully! It’s moist and lemony and glaze is perfect. I was wondering if I could just add poppy seeds to it the next time to make a lemon-poppy seed loaf?? Thanks so much for sharing!
Cheers,
Bonnie
Rosemary says
May 3, 2017 at 9:32 pmHi Bonnie, so glad you enjoyed it. I’m sure you could add poppy seeds, let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Betsy says
April 30, 2017 at 8:09 amThis sounds AMAZING! I’m following a ketosis diet,I wonder if I substitute flour with almond flour
Rosemary says
April 30, 2017 at 9:17 pmHi Betsy, to tell the truth I have no idea, because I have only made the recipe with all purpose, I really don’t know almond flour. If you want to try it let me know how it turns out. 🙂
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
March 26, 2017 at 4:58 pmMade this yesterday and had to hide it because I kept snagging a slice every time I passed by the kitchen! Will be making again in a week or so for my mom’s visit – it’s the perfect morning coffee treat!
Rosemary says
March 30, 2017 at 2:21 pmHi April, haha happens to me all the time. So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Andrea L says
March 21, 2017 at 12:11 amI made this last night and it came out amazing. Everyone in my family loved it and devoured it.
Rosemary says
March 21, 2017 at 12:52 amHi Andrea, thanks so glad everyone liked it. 🙂
Adriana M says
March 9, 2017 at 11:05 pmShould I use the eggs and milk at room temperature?
I read that when you use softed butter all your ingredients should be at the same temperature. Thanks!
I can’t wait to try it
Rosemary says
March 11, 2017 at 2:16 pmHi Adriana, oh that is interesting, but I just used the milk and eggs from the fridge and it works every time. But you could if you wanted to. Let me know how it turns out. Have a great weekend.
Adriana says
March 20, 2017 at 9:10 pmOmg!! Thank you sooooo much for this recipe and for your reply about the milk and eggs temperature. I did it your way. Milk and eggs from refrigerator. I just got a slice and it is soooo yummy. My new favorite lemon bread recipe. My son love it too!! Another question, for how many days can I leave the bread at room temperature?
Thank you sooo much
Rosemary says
March 21, 2017 at 12:56 amHi Adriana, I would say covered about 3 days, I usually keep it wrapped in the fridge for up to a week. Hope that helps.
Stephanie Newby says
March 8, 2017 at 7:39 pmI’m trying your Lemon bread. I love making different breads. My question is, can i freeze this bread with the lemon sauce on it or should i wait to i take it out of the freezer ,before i put the Lemon Glaze on it?
Rosemary says
March 8, 2017 at 10:20 pmHi Stephanie, when I freeze it I do it without the glaze.
Tina Shetina says
February 18, 2017 at 11:42 pmHi one of my nephews has recently fallen for anything lemon, so I’m trying your recipe this week.
Was the cologne Love’s Fresh Lemon? lol, I loved it, too!
Rosemary says
February 19, 2017 at 6:13 pmHi Tina, I hope your nephew enjoys it and yes that was it! Have a wonderful Sunday.
CarolynM says
August 9, 2017 at 3:34 pmHi–I’m new here. I’m not home so I can’t try out your delicious sounding lemon loaf but I too loved that cologne. In fact, I still have some left. It prob doesn’t have much smell now after all these years but I’ll try it when I get home – lol.
Rosemary says
August 9, 2017 at 9:24 pmHi Carolyn, haha let me know I am always looking for new lemon colognes. 🙂
Carol from CT says
September 2, 2018 at 7:47 pmI wrote to the Vermont Country Store and asked them to find Love’s Fresh Lemon Cologne and sell it both in their catalog and in the 2 stores.
https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/
Rosemary says
September 2, 2018 at 8:15 pmHi Carol, thanks, I hope they do that would be amazing. I was at the mall the other day with my husband and daughter and there was a Bitter Lemon perfume for sale, but I just wasn’t convinced. Haha, still on the look out.
Sarah says
February 10, 2017 at 5:21 pmAny idea how many mini loaves this recipe would make?
Rosemary says
February 10, 2017 at 8:16 pmHi Sarah, depending on how small the mini loaves are, maybe 2 or 3?
Paula says
April 1, 2017 at 5:13 amI have a mini loaf pan that has 8 slots, this recipe filled them 3/4 full, and the loaves were perfect miniatures of 4.80 oz each. Took about 23 minutes til clean toothpick test, though they didn’t brown on top. I doubled the glaze, as there was more surface area, and I brushed each loaf 3 times, while hot in the pan, then removed them, so they wouldn’t stick with glaze on them, to cool completely. This helped the glaze dry nicely without being sticky, when the loaves were completely cool. The lemon in the bread isn’t strong, though it is in the glaze, making a nice contrast in flavors.
Rosemary says
April 1, 2017 at 8:36 pmHi Paula, so glad you enjoyed the recipe, and small loaves are a great idea. Have a great weekend.
Mbak Rabu says
January 31, 2017 at 7:41 pmI like quick and simple recipe, so I try this and turn out sooo good and tangy!
I used only 200 gr of sugar for double recipe and still taste sweet to me!
I definitely will make this super simple bread again!
Thanks for sharing!
Rosemary says
February 3, 2017 at 8:30 pmHi Mbak thanks so much, no problem if you find it too sweet just as you say cut back on the sugar. Have a great weekend.
Elizabeth says
December 16, 2016 at 6:28 amI just received a whole box of Meyer Lemons as a gift, do you think the flavor will be as good?
Rosemary says
December 16, 2016 at 8:02 amHi Elizabeth, lucky you! Unfortunately I have never had a Meyer Lemon, but I just read about them, and apparently they are sweeter than regular lemons, I think they would work fine although I might cut back a bit on the sugar depending on how sweet you find them. Let me know.
Monika says
November 20, 2016 at 6:18 pmThis really is the best lemon bread <3 I love practically everything that has lemon in it and this perfect bread met all my expectations, the only thing I changed was the amount of sugar because I'm not a fan of food that is too sweet and 250 grams seemed like an overkill for me 🙂 I can't wait to try more of your recipes! Have a lovely day! (and thank you for using both grams and cups, very usefull!)
Rosemary says
November 20, 2016 at 6:37 pmHi Monika, thanks so much, and sure less sugar won’t hurt :). Let me know what else you try. Have a great Sunday.
Josephine B says
November 18, 2016 at 1:43 amHi Rose, I’m in Sydney – Australia and you’ve got me salivating as I love anything and everything “LEMON”. This is on my “to do list” for this coming week also I’ve pinned it not only to my Recipes and Cake Baking boards, but I also have a “Lemon Lovelies” boards as lemons are my all-time favourite everything.
Rosemary says
November 18, 2016 at 6:48 pmHi Josephine thanks, I have to agree I love anything Lemon too. And thanks so much for pinning, hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend.
Veena says
October 24, 2016 at 7:30 pmThis looks so delish!! Can’t wait to try Rosemary. thanks for the recipe
Rosemary says
October 26, 2016 at 9:42 amThanks Veena let me know how you like it.
malini says
October 20, 2016 at 6:09 pmThank you for the recipe. i made the cake yesterday and it came out super yummy. my family loved it.
Rosemary says
October 21, 2016 at 7:27 pmHi Malini, So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. Have a great weekend.
Maya says
October 19, 2016 at 6:06 pmMade this today. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out exactly as in the picture. It is a wonderful bread and everybody loves the flavor. My dad doesn’t like eggy flavor so he avoids most cake/breads…he ate like half of it. My colleagues asked for the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Rosemary says
October 21, 2016 at 7:27 pmHi Maya, thanks, so glad everyone liked it. I agree with your Dad, I’m not crazy about an egg flavour either. Have a great weekend.
Nikki says
October 17, 2016 at 8:51 pmoh my gosh it was lovley,took it in work and it was all gone well before lunch,making one again tomorrow.Thankyou for sharing
Rosemary says
October 18, 2016 at 8:29 amHi Nikki, so happy to hear that. It’s one of our favourites! Have a great week. 🙂
Jeff says
October 16, 2016 at 5:38 pmYour lemon bread really does look good. It’s the perfect color, and the texture looks amazing.
Rosemary says
October 18, 2016 at 8:32 amHi Jeff, thanks so much, it really is a good loaf.
beth says
October 13, 2016 at 3:45 pmHi Rosemary, do you think the loaf would be as good if I used dark brown sugar instead of white, thats all I have unfortunately! Can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂
Thanks
Rosemary says
October 13, 2016 at 7:43 pmHi Beth, isn’t that strange I was just thinking the same thing myself today. I really don’t know but why not give it a try. But don’t pack the sugar down. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Zoom says
September 18, 2016 at 5:47 pmI NEED something lemony in my life today and this looks like the perfect recipe….especially from someone who makes gone with the wind references 😛 I’m heading upstairs to make this right now! Thanks for sharing 😀
Rosemary says
September 21, 2016 at 7:51 pmHi Zoom, haha thanks I hope you enjoyed it!
Anne says
August 30, 2016 at 3:12 pmHi can you tell me does the glaze go on when the loaf is cool or still warm ?
Rosemary says
August 30, 2016 at 9:51 pmHi Anne, best to glaze it when cool. Hope you enjoy it.
GingerB says
August 7, 2016 at 5:11 pmBeing a picky eater growing up I have never eaten a lemon dessert. I guess I just had it in my mind that lemon wouldn’t taste good. So this was the first time I’ve ever made ANYTHING lemon and OMG it was fantastic!!! I added 1 teas. of lemon juice to the milk and egg only after reading the review that it wasn’t as lemony as they thought it would be but everything else I followed to a T! I loved how I didn’t need lemon extract, This was fantastic! The Syrup over the top was delish! Thank you! It was an easy recipe to follow and we all devoured this loaf in a day!
Rosemary says
August 7, 2016 at 5:35 pmHi Ginger, so glad you all enjoyed it. Nothing like a lemon loaf. Have a wonderful week. 🙂
Ashley says
August 5, 2016 at 3:20 amAloha from Hawaiʻi!!!! I just made this and poured some of the better into a mini muffin pan for my daughters classmates….. OH MY GOODNESS, these are DELICIOUS!!! SO ONO! (what we say here)
Rosemary says
August 7, 2016 at 5:36 pmHi Ashley, thank you, what a great idea! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Be says
August 5, 2016 at 2:20 amThis looks delish! Can’t wait to try it…..I love anything lemon.
Question – if I were to divide the batter into 2 portions, how long should mini loaves be baked? Thanks!
Rosemary says
August 5, 2016 at 3:28 pmHi Be, thanks, I would say start checking for doneness at around the 30-35 minute mark. Hope you enjoy it.
Kayla says
June 24, 2016 at 9:27 pmThis is in the oven now and smells amazing! Does this bread freeze well? If I were to freeze it, would I have to wait and put the glaze on it when I serve it? Thanks!
Rosemary says
June 24, 2016 at 10:21 pmHI Kayla, I freeze it without the glaze. I think it is best to glaze it before serving. I hope you enjoy it.
Yvette says
June 1, 2016 at 10:25 amHi Rosemary, it turned out perfectly and we love it! Thanks again for sharing. Tastes really good. Couldn’t wait for breakfast so we had it for dessert. 😉
Rosemary says
June 1, 2016 at 9:44 pmHi Yvette, haha so glad you enjoyed it, really good anytime.
Yvette says
May 29, 2016 at 9:49 pmLooks amazing, thanks for sharing, Rosemary!
In the recipe, is it plain flour or bread flour? And is it unsalted or salted butter?
Looking forward to making it soon 🙂
Cheers from New Zealand.
Rosemary says
May 29, 2016 at 10:14 pmHi Yvette, plain flour and salted butter, can’t find unsalted butter in Italy, at least my part of Italy :), hope you enjoy it. Let me know.
Gloria says
May 18, 2016 at 6:41 pmWhat if you don’t have a pastry blender?
Rosemary says
May 18, 2016 at 10:30 pmHi Gloria, no problem, you could use a fork or even clean hands. Works great. 🙂
maryam says
May 2, 2016 at 12:49 pmYour recipe is so delicious. Easy and yet so tasty. I love it.????
Rosemary says
May 2, 2016 at 12:56 pmHi Maryam, so glad you like it. Have a great week.
donna says
March 27, 2016 at 12:56 amI made this bread for Easter. Unfortunately, the bread was only about 2 inches thick. Tasted good but very dense. More like a scone than a bread. What may have happened?
Rosemary says
March 27, 2016 at 8:08 pmHi Donna, I really don’t know what went wrong, I make this quite often and I have never had that problem, maybe your loaf pan was too large or your baking powder expired. Let me know. Happy Easter.
Jessica K. Gideon says
February 28, 2019 at 7:04 pmI’ve had my bread turn out dense before and concluded it was expired baking powder. Baking powder expires in 30 days after opened. Hope this helps.:)
Eden Passante says
March 24, 2016 at 11:54 pmLooks so good! I’ve never tried lemon bread–obviously I need to get on it!!
Rosemary says
March 25, 2016 at 8:43 amHi Eden, it is really good, let me know if you make it. Happy Easter.
Donna says
March 8, 2016 at 4:36 amThis is seriously good, and very easy. My husband loves it! For those of you who think it looks good (and it does!) well, start cooking, cause it tastes as good as it looks.
Rosemary says
March 8, 2016 at 6:36 pmHi Donna, thanks so much. I have to admit it is one of our favourites, everyone loves it.
Renee says
February 22, 2016 at 4:29 pmLooks delicious! Lemon bread is always a favorite in our house!
Rosemary says
February 24, 2016 at 10:25 amHi Renee, my house too. Have a great day.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
February 22, 2016 at 5:15 amI love lemons too! This bread is gorgeous!! Was that cologne Jean Nate? Lol
Rosemary says
February 24, 2016 at 10:27 amHi Karen, haha I think it was Jean Nate, and there was another one too, but I can’t remember. I loved smelling like a lemon. 🙂
Whitney says
February 22, 2016 at 2:12 amI’m a lemon lover too Rosemary! I bet this bread is so tasty! I love all of the fresh lemon zest you add, I think that brightens up a recipe so much. Looks amazing!!
Rosemary says
February 24, 2016 at 10:27 amHi Whitney thanks, can’t go wrong with lemons.
Megan Marlowe says
February 21, 2016 at 3:27 pmThis looks Heavenly! I LOVE lemon! I’ll be making this soon!
Rosemary says
February 24, 2016 at 10:28 amThanks Megan hope you enjoy it.
Joanne Hardin says
February 12, 2016 at 6:17 pmHas anyone made these into muffins? Curious because I like to make as a muffing and freeze them so that my husband can grab them on his way to work, Let me know, I am going to try them that way, but would love to know if anyone has had any success baking them that way.
By the way LOVE Italy! My family is from Gaeta and we visit often. Lucky you to be living there.
Rosemary says
February 12, 2016 at 7:31 pmHi Joanne, I have never heard anyone make these into muffins, let me know how they turn out. I hear it is beautiful in Gaeta. Have a great weekend.
Donna says
January 18, 2016 at 3:42 amMade this today and it is delicious. In my oven, an hour pushes it, but I will adjust that next time… and there will definitely be a next time. I was looking for a little more pronounced lemon flavor, but again, I can make that suit our taste. Loved the glaze. Overall, I’d highly recommend this recipe to all of you who thought it looked good because it really is good. Thank you, Rosemary, for a wonderful addition to my recipe box.
Rosemary says
January 18, 2016 at 4:33 pmHi Donna, thanks, so glad you like it, and yes that is the good part, want it more lemony, add more lemon. Have a good week.
Kristin says
December 30, 2015 at 6:11 pmLoves baby soft was the perfume.Bought at a drugstore and it came in LEMON SCENT:)
Was my favorite as well.This bread is outstanding and is going into the NEVER LOOSE FILE
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 7:58 pmHi Kristin thanks, so glad you like it. One day I will have to look for that scent. Happy New Year.
JC says
November 28, 2015 at 10:46 pmLemon is my fave! Definitely putting this on my Christmas baking list! Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary says
November 30, 2015 at 1:47 pmThanks JC hope you enjoy it! Have a great week.
Courtney says
November 4, 2015 at 8:58 pmThis is in my oven as we speak! Looks and smells delicious so far, and I cannot wait to put the glaze on!
Rosemary says
November 6, 2015 at 6:17 pmHi Courtney, hope you enjoyed it! One of our favourites. Have a great weekend.
Linda J says
April 5, 2015 at 2:58 amHi! I am brand new to your site. Oh, how happy I am! I can taste this lemon bread now. This is an “immediate make” for me. I cannot tell you how I envy you. I know that isn’t right but it is the truth. Oh my, to live in Italy……………I can only dream. I’ll be watching for your blog posts!
Rose says
April 5, 2015 at 6:44 pmHi Linda, thanks, hope you enjoyed the Lemon Bread. Happy Easter!
Jen @ The Halfway Homemaker says
December 30, 2014 at 3:50 amThis looks delicious, I love anything lemon! Thanks for sharing with Tasty Tuesdays.
Judy says
December 22, 2014 at 6:11 pmThanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST The Midnight Baker! I hope to see you there!
Judy
Stephanie says
December 21, 2014 at 1:24 amI LOVE lemon bread and this one looks amazing!!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
December 20, 2014 at 10:02 pmThis looks and sound amazing! I love lemon but have never made a lemon quick bread, I need to try this! Visiting from The Weekend Social 🙂
Rose says
December 21, 2014 at 9:34 pmHi Joy, Thanks for visiting and I hope you try this lemon bread. Let me know.
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
December 20, 2014 at 1:47 amThis looks so moist and delicious! Pinning to try, as we adore lemon. I love that you live in Italy and look forward to reading your posts!
Rose says
December 20, 2014 at 4:33 pmHi Andrea, thanks, yes living in Italy is certainly an experience! Have a great weekend.
auntiepatch69 says
December 13, 2014 at 8:38 pmYou had me at LEMON! This will be in my Christmas baskets!