Old Fashioned Lemon Bread

Brighten your day with the zesty and nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Lemon Bread—an irresistible treat that pairs moist, tender crumb with the invigorating tang of fresh lemon juice and zest. This classic quick bread recipe is delightfully simple, featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, balanced with a luscious lemon glaze that seeps into every slice for an extra burst of citrus. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, this loaf bakes up golden and aromatic in just under an hour. Experience a refreshing slice of homemade comfort with this easy lemon bread recipe that’s bursting with sunshine in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 5

In a measuring cup, combine the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and lemon mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.

Step 11

Once the lemon bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow it to set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	954.7 grams (954.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2976

Total Fat 110.60g	142%
Saturated Fat 65.80g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 2065mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 465.00g	169%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 270.10g
Protein 43.00g	86%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 742mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 61.4%