lemon loaf

Sure! Here’s a recipe for a delicious lemon loaf:

Ingredients

For the loaf:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the lemon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix the sugar and lemon zest:
   • In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until the mixture is fragrant.
4. Combine wet ingredients:
   • Add the eggs to the sugar and lemon zest mixture. Whisk until well combined.
   • Add the melted butter, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Bake the loaf:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
7. Prepare the lemon glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, pourable glaze.
8. Glaze the loaf:
   • Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your lemon loaf!

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