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    Home » Breads » Lemon Bread

    Lemon Bread

    October 13, 2017 by Kristin 14 Comments

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    This Lemon Bread is a treat for anyone! Full of tasty lemon flavor, moist, and quick to prepare….this is a favorite with everyone!

    Freshly baked glazed lemon bread

    Have you tried the Lemon Bread from Starbucks?? Oh boy! It is soooooo yummy! I could eat a slice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or even dessert. That’s just how yummy it is!!

    This Lemon Bread is quick to prepare and tastes so fresh and delicious!

    Recently, I went to Starbucks to grab a coffee. I hadn’t had breakfast yet, so I decided to splurge and get a slice of their lemon bread. Unfortunately, they were completely sold out the morning I went and I didn’t get my sweet treat. Since I was still in the mood and heading to the grocery store anyways, I decided to buy some lemons and try an at home version.

    Warm lemon bread cooling on the cooling rack.

    Well, I went home, whipped a batch up and it was definitely not what I had in mind! It was way too sour, not sweet at all, and not even moist. Epic fail! But, I was determined to try again, and since I had bought a big bag of lemons, I whipped up attempt number two. The end result was MUCH better! Just the right amount of lemon, quite moist, very quick to prepare, and my hubby/kids all loved it as well!!

    Next time you are in the mood for lemon bread, skip Starbucks and make this recipe! It makes a lot more than the one slice you’d buy and is much more affordable!!

    If you love this Lemon Bread, don’t miss these other great bread recipes!

    Cinnamon Applesauce Bread

    Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread

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    Enjoy!

    Warm and fresh lemon bread on the cooling rack.

    Be sure to check out my recipe card below to print your recipe and gather your ingredients!

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    4.09 from 24 votes

    Lemon Bread

    A tasty bread that is quick to prepare, moist, and just the right amount of lemon! 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: bread, lemon
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Mini Loaf Pans

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
    • 1 1/2 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
    • Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture.
    • Pour in the milk and stir until just combined.
    • Grease an 8x4 in. loaf pan, or 4 mini loaf pans.
    • Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan(s), filling about 1/2 way.
    • Place pans into preheated oven, 350, and bake for 45 minutes if using a large pan, or 35 minutes if using mini pans.
    • While bread is baking, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.
    • Once bread is finished, remove from oven and drizzle glaze evenly on top.
    • Allow bread to cool slightly on cooling racks before serving!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Lemon bread with fresh lemons on the cooling rack

     

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    1. Pat McKittrick

      October 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made a loaf of this Lemon bread today. I left off the glaze. It was great ! Definitely a keeper. Has the texture of a pound cake.

    2. Kristin

      October 22, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Yea!! So glad you enjoyed it!!

    3. Karen Cook

      April 3, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Can you add fresh blueberries to this

    4. Kristin

      April 4, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Absolutely! Just toss the berries in some flour to prevent them from sinking in the bread! Enjoy!

    5. Nancy Rutter

      April 20, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      I make dozens of this bread every CHristmas and give for gifts. I do take a toothpick and make little holes in the top, then spoon the glaze over
      A favorite to many!kexideg

    6. Kristin

      April 20, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      What a wonderful gift idea! I will have to remember that for teacher gifts!

    7. gloria wolff

      January 5, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      What would be the bake time for 4 small loafs?

    8. Kristin

      January 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      I would start around 25-30 minutes and keep an eye on it from there! Enjoy!

    9. Sherrel P p

      March 4, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      What are the nutrition stats? Calories, carbs, protein and fats?

    10. Kristin

      March 4, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      Stay tuned for this information. I am upgrading my recipe cards tonight and the nutritional information will be added to each recipe! Yea!!

    11. Suzzanne

      August 8, 2020 at 9:53 am

      I need a really good Banana “Cake” recipe if you have on available. I don’t like lemon flavored anything, but I’m sure it’s really good for those who do! Looks beautiful!

    12. Kristin

      August 9, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Ooooo, you just reminded me of a family recipe I have and never blogged! Its a banana cake with cream cheese frosting! I plan on making that soon and will get that on the blog! Thanks for the reminder!!

    13. Karen Fein

      February 28, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Can I make this as muffins?

    14. Kristin

      March 1, 2021 at 11:42 am

      Absolutely! That would be just as tasty!

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