Glazed Lemon Loaf
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- Prep Time20 mins
- Total Time1 hr 20 mins
- Makes10 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
This easy-to-make classic lemon loaf recipe is perfect to whip up when company's coming.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup lemon juice, strained
Glaze
1 cup icing sugar, sifted
2 tbsp lemon juice, strained
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350F and spray a 9 × 5-in. loaf pan with oil.
BATTER: Rub sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl with hands to release the natural oil. Whisk in flour, baking powder and salt.
WHISK eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir into flour mixture until just combined. Stir in lemon juice. Pour into pan and bake until a tester inserted into centre of loaf comes out clean, 60 to 70 min.
GLAZE Whisk icing sugar and lemon juice in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Reserve ¼ cup of the glaze. Stir 1 tbsp water into remaining glaze and microwave for 30 sec until warm. Brush over hot loaf. Allow loaf to cool for 10 min in pan. Remove to a rack. Brush with reserved glaze and let cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 447, Protein 7g, Carbohydrates 67g, Fat 18g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 239mg.
Excellent source of folate.