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Lemon Bread Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

By learning to make this easy Lemon Bread at home, you can enjoy a Starbucks copycat classic without the steep take-out prices. Fresh lemon juice and zest take a simple quick bread recipe to the next level, drizzled with a sweet glaze and packed with flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

Lemon Loaf

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • ¾ cup butter melted
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup milk regular or oat
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 egg yolk

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. milk regular or oat
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add flour, baking soda, salt and lemon zest to a large bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are evenly dispersed.
    1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp. baking soda, ¼ tsp. salt, 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, honey, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Once the butter has cooled, mix in eggs and the egg yolk until fully incorporated.
    ¾ cup butter, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup honey, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk, 2 eggs
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold the mixture with a spatula until all of the ingredients are well combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been lined with a piece of parchment paper and then sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick, when inserted into the center, comes out clean.
  • Once the loaf has completely cooled, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the glaze over the loaf and then spread to completely coat it. Let the loaf rest for a few hours so the glaze can harden. (You can speed this up by popping it in the refrigerator.) Slice and enjoy!
    ½ cup milk, 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Store: Lemon bread can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, for up to 2-3 days. It can also be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it may dry out slightly.
  • To Freeze: Wrap the lemon bread in at least 2 layers of plastic cling wrap and store inside a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, to freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: It is recommended to let the loaf come to room temperature before attempting to warm it. Slices may be gently warmed in the microwave in 20-second bursts, at 50% power. Overheating may dry out the bread or cause the icing to melt away.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg