Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet zucchini with this delightful Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this bread is a zesty treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Zucchini: Gently fold in grated zucchini.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool bread in pan, then transfer to a rack. Drizzle with glaze.
Notes
- Enjoy a slice with tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extended freshness, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zesty Bread Recipe, Citrus Baked Goods
