Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.