Description
This Glazed Lemon Bread is a delightful low-sugar treat featuring a moist, tender crumb infused with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a light lemon glaze. Sweetened with stevia-based sweeteners, it offers a healthier alternative to traditional lemon bread perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 cup Truvia® Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Stevia Leaf Sweetener
- 1/3 cup Confectioners Sugar Replacement
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup Light Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Half and Half (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare loaf pan: Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream butter and sweetener: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the Truvia sweetener for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, and continue beating for about 2 minutes until the batter is fluffy.
- Mix lemon ingredients: In a third bowl, combine the vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and light sour cream, mixing well to form the lemon mixture.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures (first half): Add half of the lemon mixture to the wet batter and beat for 2-3 minutes. Then add half of the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures (second half): Add the remaining lemon mixture, beat well, then add the rest of the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool bread: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool inside the pan to set properly.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together the confectioners sugar replacement, lemon juice, and half and half in a small bowl until smooth.
- Apply glaze: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bread, or alternatively, drizzle the glaze using a sandwich bag with a cut corner for an attractive finish.
- Store: Store the glazed lemon bread in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to keep the bread tender.
- Make sure to cool the bread completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- You can substitute light sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slight variation.
- This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For added lemon flavor, sprinkle some lemon zest on top of the glaze right after applying it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Glazed Lemon Bread, Low Sugar Lemon Bread, Stevia Lemon Bread, Healthy Lemon Dessert, Lemon Loaf Cake
