An Amazing Lemon Bread That Will Help You Believe That Spring Is Around The Corner

by Cait 7:14 AM 0 comments Recipes

Lemon-flavored foods have always made me think of Spring and Summer.  I make lemon scones, shortbread, and muffins during those months when it's not too hot to bake.

I love lemony baked goods equally well during the winter months.  The citrus helps to wake me up on cold, dark winter mornings.

Lemon Bread
1 stick of butter, melted
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. of milk (I used whole milk because that is what we have in the house right now)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
the zest of two lemons

Lemon Glaze
juice of one lemon
powdered sugar
zest of half a lemon
(I would play around with the sugar/juice ratio until you have the thickness you desire)
1 tsp. of dried lavender (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.  Add the zest.  Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk. Next, add the dry ingredients.

Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes.  Let cool for five minutes or so. While, it is slightly cooling, mix up the glaze.  Pour over the loaf.  Allow to fully cool.

Enjoy this with a nice cup of chamomile tea before the kids wake up, though they are sure to love this too!