Lemon Bread Recipe
Description: This Lemon Bread recipe holds a special place in my heart, as it’s a cherished tradition passed down from my mom. Bursting with vibrant lemon flavor, it’s a delightful treat that’s perfect for the holidays or any time of the year. It’s so delicious that everyone who tries it can’t resist asking for more! Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make, with just a little bit of prep time and some patience while it bakes to perfection.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 2/3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 cups | Granulated sugar |
| 2 | Lemons, zest of |
| 1 cup | Walnuts, chopped |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar (for glaze) |
| 1/3 cup | Fresh lemon juice (for glaze) |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2467
- Total Fat: 143.4g
- Saturated Fat: 20.8g
- Cholesterol: 558mg
- Sodium: 658.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 271.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9g
- Sugar: 185.3g
- Protein: 34.2g
Recipe Yield:
- Makes 2 regular loaves or 5 mini loaves
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius). This ensures that your lemon bread bakes evenly and to perfection.
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Prepare loaf pans: Grease and flour either 2 standard loaf pans or 5 mini loaf pans, ensuring that the bread won’t stick to the pans once baked.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This step ensures that your dry ingredients are well combined and free of any lumps.
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Prepare lemon mixture: In another large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the zest of the lemons. This creates a fragrant and flavorful base for your lemon bread.
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Add eggs and oil: To the bowl with the lemon mixture, add the eggs and oil one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures that your batter is well mixed and incorporates air for a light and fluffy texture.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
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Fold in walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter. This adds a delightful crunch and nuttiness to each bite of lemon bread.
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Divide batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, ensuring that they are filled no more than three-quarters full to allow room for the bread to rise as it bakes.
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Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
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Prepare glaze: While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by thoroughly mixing together the granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
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Glaze the bread: As soon as you remove the bread from the oven, pour the prepared glaze over the top of each loaf, allowing it to soak into the warm bread for added moisture and flavor.
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Let cool: Leave the loaves in the pans overnight to cool completely before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and ensures a moist and tender crumb.
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Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, slice the lemon bread into thick slices and serve alongside a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat that’s sure to brighten your day.
This Lemon Bread recipe is a true family favorite, and I’m honored to carry on the tradition of baking it each year. With its irresistible lemony flavor and moist, tender texture, it’s sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire as well. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy the taste of tradition with every bite of this delicious lemon bread! 🍋🍞
