Afternoon Treat Lemon Bread Recipe

Name: Afternoon Treat Lemon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb butter, soft (125 g); 1 cup superfine sugar (250 ml caster sugar); 3 eggs; 3 lemons, rind of, finely grated; ½ cup sour cream (125 ml); 1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml); 1 ½ cups cake flour (375 ml); 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 ml); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup sugar (125 ml); 5 tablespoons water (75 ml); ¾ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (187 ml)

Servings: persons

14 lb butter, soft (125 g)
1 cup superfine sugar (250 ml caster sugar)
3 eggs
3 lemons, rind of, finely grated
½ cup sour cream (125 ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
1 ½ cups cake flour (375 ml)
2 teaspoons baking powder (10 ml)
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar (125 ml)
5 tablespoons water (75 ml)
¾ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (187 ml)

1
Oven: 350 deg F/ 180 deg Celsius.
2
Butter a small bread pan.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs one by one, and beat well after each addition Stir in the grated lemon rind, sour cream and vanilla.
5
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, then stir into the wet mixture.
6
Mix gently but well, then ladle into the greased bread tin.
7
Bake 45 - 55 mins, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
8
Take out, and turn out on to a rack or grid.
9
Syrup: While bread bakes, put the 3 ingredients for the syrup into a heavy-bottomed pot, and heat to boiling while stirring now and then.
10
Boil for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
11
Pour the hot syrup over the bread.
12
Cool bread.
13
Serve in slices.
14
Lovely with fresh filter coffee!

12043

kcal

Calories

1300

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb butter, soft (125 g), 1 cup superfine sugar (250 ml caster sugar), 3 eggs, 3 lemons, rind of, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Afternoon Treat Lemon Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Afternoon Treat Lemon Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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