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    Home » Breakfast » Lemon Bread Recipe

    Lemon Bread Recipe

    Last updated on March 13, 2020. Originally posted on January 25, 2021 By Elaine 24 Comments

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    This lemon bread recipe is a family favorite. Not only is the bread tasty, but add the lemon sauce on top and you have an incredibly moist and robust quick bread.

    Overhead view of the bread cut on a wooden board with a plate and fork to the side

    My grandmother used to make this bread many moons ago. In truth, I remember when I was first offered it. I was disappointed because it didn’t have chocolate in it.

    I’m a chocolate fiend.

    Then I tasted it and became hooked. Now I make it every few months and Christopher and I gobble it up and look forward to the next time we will eat it.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • Take out the butter at least a half hour before starting the recipe. I usually unwrap it, place it in the mixer container and cut it into pats so it softens faster.
    • When you mix the butter with the sugar, it won’t be creamy, see photo for how it will look.
    • When you zest the lemon, make it easy on yourself by using a microplane, but be careful not to zest your fingers or hands. I use gloves to protect myself.
    • Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and milk by hand because you don’t want to over mix and this insures you don’t.
    • While the bread is baking, I juice the lemon and mix it together with the sugar. You want to drizzle the bread right after the bread comes out of the oven.
    • I use a potato nail or a thick skewer to poke holes in the bread. Make sure you only go halfway down into the bread. This helps the lemon sugar glaze to go deep into the bread.

    How to make the lemon bread recipe

    Pre-pre step

    Take out the butter at least a half hour before starting the recipe, but I usually give it a good hour.

    Pre-step

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and liberally grease a bread pan.

    Step one

    Zest one lemon and gather the ingredients – eggs, butter, sugar and lemon. (A)

    Step two

    Place butter and sugar in the mixer and mix until combined. (B)

    Left - lemon zest, eggs, butter, sugar and a lemon. Right - butter and sugar mixed

    Step three

    Add eggs and lemon zest and mix (C) until combined. (D)

    Left - eggs and zest added to the butter. Right - eggs and zest mixed in

    Step four

    Gather the flour, baking powder and salt. (E)

    Step five

    Add to your mixing bowl along with milk. (F)

    Left - flour, baking powder and salt. Right - flour added with milk to the mixer

    Step six

    Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and milk by hand but do not over mix.

    Step seven

    Transfer the batter into the greased pan. (G)

    Step eight

    Bake for 50 minutes. (H)

    Left - bread batter added to the greased pan. Right - Bread fresh out of the oven

    Step nine

    While the bread is baking, juice the lemon you zested. I use this citrus squeezer to juice my lemons and limes.

    Step ten

    Use something like a potato nail, thick skewer or chopstick and poke holes in the top of the bread. Don’t go all the way to the bottom. I usually go halfway. (I)

    Step eleven

    Get the juice and sugar. (J)

    Left - potato nail making holes in the bread. Right - lemon juice and sugar

    Step twelve

    Pour the lemon and sugar in a glass measuring cup and whisk until combined. (K)

    Step thirteen

    Pour the lemon-sugar mixture slowly over the bread. It will seep into the holes you made in the bread as well as run down the sides of the bread. Don’t stress.

    Left - a glass measuring glass with the lemon and sugar mixed. Right - pouring the lemon sugar mixture on the bread

    The lemon sugar mix soaks into the bread as it cools.

    Bread with the glaze on it but still in the pan

    Wait until the loaf is totally cooled before removing it from the pan. The bread may stick to the sides or bottom. Just bang it on the counter until you can see the sides separate.

    Time to cut and serve!

    A wooden board with the lemon bread cut in four slices

    What am I waiting for?!  I need to plate a slice (or two) and eat it (them).

    Two pieces of bread on a plate in the front, with one in the background along with the board

    I hope you enjoyed this lemon bread recipe.

    Other quick bread recipes

    • Blueberry bread
    • Pumpkin bread
    • Chocolate bread

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    A vertical view of a wooden board with lemon bread on it

    Lemon Bread

    This sweet lemony bread is perfect for any time of the year. The texture is lovely and when you add the lemon sauce, it makes the bread taste heavenly.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Breads
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • .5 cup butter (softened)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 zest lemon
    • 1.75 cup flour
    • .50 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • .50 cup milk

    Lemon sauce

    • 1 lemon, juiced (mine came to 1.75 ounces of the juice – any amount is fine)
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • .50 cup sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F and liberally grease a bread pan
    • Place butter and sugar in a stand mixer and mix together. (It will not be creamy – just make sure it is combined
    • Beat in 2 eggs and lemon zest
    • Stir in the flour, salt, baking powder and milk
    • Pour in loaf pan and bake for 45 – 50 minutes
    • While the bread is baking, juice the lemon and add ½ cup of sugar, water, whisk it together and set aside
    • Once the bread is done, with a potato nail or thick skewer, poke the top of the loaf with many holes. Don't poke all the way down to the bottom. I usually stop half way down into the bread
    • Pour lemon/sugar mixture over top of lemon bread just out of the oven
    • Let bread cool totally before removing from pan. You may have to ease the sides away from the bread pan. I usually bang it on the counter a few times
    • Slice
    • Eat
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    bread pan
    stand mixer
    rubber spatula
    whisk
    microplane
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • Take out the butter at least a half hour before starting the recipe. I usually unwrap it, place it in the mixer container and cut it into pats so it softens faster.
    • When you mix the butter with the sugar, it won’t be creamy, see photo for how it will look.
    • When you zest the lemon, make it easy on yourself by using a microplane, but be careful not to zest your fingers or hands. I use gloves to protect myself.
    • Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and milk by hand because you don’t want to over mix and this insures you don’t.
    • While the bread is baking, I juice the lemon and mix it together with the sugar. You want to drizzle the bread right after the bread comes out of the oven.
    • I use a potato nail or a thick skewer to poke holes in the bread. Make sure you only go halfway down into the bread. This helps the lemon sugar glaze to go deep into the bread.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Originally published in December of 2016.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley

      December 17, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      It’s been far too long since I’ve had lemon bread – this looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 18, 2015 at 11:07 am

        Thanks Ashley! I love lemon bread, especially with a nice hot beverage. 🙂

        Elaine

        Reply
    2. Joyce

      March 24, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Wow. I need to make this asap as hubby adores all things lemon!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 24, 2018 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks Joyce. I’m sure he is going to love it!

        Reply
    3. Gloria

      January 25, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      I am a lemon lover. This would be perfect with my morning coffee. Also with my afternoon latte…..and before bed snack. Perfect ALL times of the day.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 26, 2021 at 11:45 am

        Lol. Yes! You have the right idea, for sure. Thanks for your comment, Gloria.

        Reply
    4. Bernice Hill

      January 25, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      Lemon is my most favourite citrus. I think it’s the most versatile too. I would sure love a slice of this bread with my tea tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 26, 2021 at 11:45 am

        It’s in my top three for sure! It’s so delicious, Bernice. I bet you’ll love it.

        Reply
    5. patricia I grab a plate

      January 26, 2021 at 9:16 am

      I’m a chocolate fiend, too, but lemon is my #2! This looks lovely, and how amazing to have your grandmother’s recipe and memories of her lemon bread!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 26, 2021 at 11:46 am

        Thanks Patricia! I appreciate it. I cherish all the recipes she made.

        Reply
    6. Chef Dennis

      January 27, 2021 at 6:00 am

      Yum! When you mentioned the lemon sauce, I started to drool! That lemon bread recipe will be the center of attention on our table.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 27, 2021 at 11:39 am

        That’s awesome, Dennis! It is a much loved bread in our house and the lemon sauce it the best part.

        Reply
    7. Jamie

      January 29, 2021 at 11:29 pm

      My mouth is watering looking at these photos! I love lemon flavored baked goods and this one is just perfect! Looking forward to having this with some tea!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 30, 2021 at 9:57 am

        Thanks so much Jamie! I appreciate it. It’s so delicious with a cup of tea, my hubby can attest to that.

        Reply
    8. Tammy

      January 31, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Your lemon loaf looks divine! I love lemon desserts so I know I would enjoy this…perfect with a dollop of whipped cream and a cup of tea 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 31, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks so much Tammy! I love how many people drink tea with breads like this. I alas can’t. Not a fan of tea. But a cup of decaf coffee….oo, la, la.

        Reply
    9. Naiby

      January 31, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      OMG! My son would go crazy for lemon bread. He absolutely adoooores it. I can’t wait to make something like this.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2021 at 10:36 am

        Thanks Naiby. I bet he will love this bread!

        Reply
    10. Jo

      January 31, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      Lemon bread looks just perfect! I love how moist and delicious that bread looks! So good!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2021 at 10:36 am

        Thank you so much Jo! I appreciate it.

        Reply
    11. Moop Brown

      February 01, 2021 at 12:50 am

      This lemon bread looks so tasty and like the perfect texture! I really appreciate your helpful tips as well!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Moop! I hope you enjoy it when you try it.

        Reply
    12. Cindy

      February 01, 2021 at 3:07 am

      This lemon bread looks so moist! I got all the ingredients to make it this week and can’t wait to enjoy it with my morning coffee. The detailed instructions and photos are so helpful, thanks!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Yay!. I love eating it while I sip my coffee! Thank you for your comment, Cindy.

        Reply

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