Lemon Tea Bread

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A bright, moist quick bread with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for afternoon tea.
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This Lemon Tea Bread is the ultimate comfort bake, offering a tender crumb infused with fresh citrus zest and juice. It’s incredibly easy to whip up using pantry staples like flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. The result is a moist, flavorful loaf that balances sweet and tart notes perfectly. Topped with a simple powdered sugar and lemon glaze, it soaks up the extra zingy flavor while softening the crust. Ideal for pairing with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, this bread is a versatile treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. ItâÂÂs simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests, making it a reliable recipe youâÂÂll return to again and again.

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Lemon Tea Bread

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 808.0

Description

This Lemon Tea Bread is the ultimate comfort bake, offering a tender crumb infused with fresh citrus zest and juice. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to whip up using pantry staples like flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. The result is a moist, flavorful loaf that balances sweet and tart notes perfectly. Topped with a simple powdered sugar and lemon glaze, it soaks up the extra zingy flavor while softening the crust. Ideal for pairing with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, this bread is a versatile treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. ItâÂÂs simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests, making it a reliable recipe youâÂÂll return to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir the sugar into the melted butter until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Stir in the flour and salt until just blended; do not overmix.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest to the batter and stir until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. While the bread cools, mix the powdered sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest to create a glaze.
  10. Remove the bread from the pan and place on a wire rack.
  11. Pour the glaze evenly over the top of the warm bread and let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 808.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g20%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 117.4mg40%
Sodium 4981.6mg208%
Total Carbohydrate 162.5g55%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 91.7g
Protein 12.6g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best flavor, use fresh lemons rather than bottled juice.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of zest to the batter.

Ensure the butter is fully melted but not hot when adding the eggs to prevent scrambling.

Keywords: lemon, bread, tea, glaze, quick bread, baking, citrus, vegetarian, breakfast, snack, loaf, zest, juice, butter, flour, sugar, eggs, homemade, easy, moist, tangy
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