The secret to this delicious Glazed Lemon Loaf is the baked in lemon glaze. If you are craving something sweet, bright, and bursting with citrus flavor, give this recipe a try.
Other flavorful bread recipes you might like are Chocolate Marble Banana Bread, Orange Pecan Bread, and Orange Ginger Quick Bread.
Why we love this recipe
- Lemon Lovers Rejoice – This loaf is packed with fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Irresistible Glaze – A baked-in lemon glaze adds a sweet-tangy finish that elevates the texture and taste.
- A Family Favorite – Inspired by a cherished family recipe, this old-fashioned lemon loaf is perfect for sharing and passing down through generations.
Lemon Bread Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Canola Oil
- Greek Yogurt
- Milk
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
Step-by-step instructions
Zest and juice the lemons.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix the oil, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir only until combined.
Pour the lemon bread batter into a bread pan or dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Bake until done, and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the lemon loaf.
Mix together the lemon juice and sugar for the glaze. Spoon the glaze over the hot bread and return the loaf to the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Let the Glazed Lemon Bread cool before serving.
Recipe FAQ's
In my opinion, yes. Not only does it taste better, but you can also use freshly grated lemon zest. However, the bottled lemon juice does work fine when getting fresh lemons isn't an option.
Using lemon zest usually helps those who like a more robust lemon flavor.
Honestly, I haven't tried it, but it does sound good. I would try about 1 cup of blueberries that have been tossed in a couple of teaspoons of flour. Fold in blueberries after mixing the batter.
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Mom tip
If your kids love the Starbucks Lemon Loaf, they might also love this lemon bread. My daughter gave it two thumbs up!
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Glazed Lemon Bread
Ingredients
For the lemon bread
- 3 tablespoons Canola Oil
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt I used vanilla flavored
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 ¾ cups All Purpose Flour
For Glaze
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are blended in completely.
- Pour the batter into a bread pan (9.5" x 5") or dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake in the oven for 45 - 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Mix together the lemon juice and sugar for the glaze. Spoon over the top of the hot bread and return to the oven for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Remove the Glazed Lemon Bread from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
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