Description
This easy lemon zucchini bread is a delightful combination of moist, tangy bread with a sweet citrus glaze. Perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis), excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8×4-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale. Add zucchini, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and buttermilk. Mix well.
- Combine Zucchini and Ingredients: Stir in the grated zucchini, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and buttermilk.
- Combine Everything Together: Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour into Pans: Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool Down: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze.
- Drizzle the Glaze: Pour glaze over cooled loaves.
- Slice and Savor: Allow glaze to set, then slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon zucchini bread, citrus bread, easy bread recipe, zucchini recipe, lemon glaze
