Lemon Loaf

Ingredients:

Lemon Loaf

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Glaze (Optional)

• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and pale.
4. Mix in sour cream, oil (or butter), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Lemon Glaze

1. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Drizzle over warm loaf.

Storage & Serving

• Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days
• Freezes well for up to 2 months