Directions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2Add 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
- 3Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 4Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
- 5Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- 6Whisk to combine all dry ingredients.
- 7Set aside the dry mixture.
- 8Crack 3 eggs into a separate, bigger bowl.
- 9Add 1 cup of sugar to the eggs.
- 10Mix with a hand mixer until light and airy.
- 11Add 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter.
- 12Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 13Zest your washed lemons to get 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
- 14Add the lemon zest into the wet mixture.
- 15Squeeze the lemons to get 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- 16Add the lemon juice into the wet mixture.
- 17Add 1/2 cup of plain non-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- 18Stir everything together until combined.
- 19Add half of your dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix.
- 20Add the remaining dry mixture and mix by hand to avoid overmixing.
- 21Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- 22Pour the batter into your loaf pan.
- 23Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 50 to 60 minutes.
- 24Set the loaf aside to cool completely.
- 25To make the glaze, add 1 cup of powdered sugar to a bowl.
- 26Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 27Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.
- 28Stir with a fork until smooth.
- 29Pour the glaze over the cooled lemon loaf.
- 30Let the glaze sit until it hardens.
- 31Cut the loaf and serve.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Equipment
BowlWhiskHand mixerMicroplane or zesterLoaf panCooling rack
Tips
- Do not keep opening the oven door, as it drops the temperature significantly.
- If the loaf starts to brown halfway through, cover it with foil.
- A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean when the loaf is done.
- Use a fork to stir the glaze to avoid clumps.
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