Lemon Breakfast Bread Recipe

Name: Lemon Breakfast Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bread:; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 cup applesauce; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried lemon peel (such as Penzey's); 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional); 3/4 cup milk; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Glaze:; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Servings: persons

Bread:
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons dried lemon peel (such as Penzey's)
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
3/4 cup milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
2
Stir 1 1/2 cups sugar, applesauce, oil, and eggs together in a bowl; add lemon peel and 1 teaspoon lemon extract. Pour milk into applesauce mixture and stir.
3
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture; stir until well-combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Let bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
5
Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, water, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is melted and has a thick glaze consistency, 1 to 2 minutes. Poke several holes in the top of the warm bread and brush glaze over loaf.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bread:, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 cup applesauce, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Breakfast Bread falls under the Breakfast 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.

Lemon Breakfast Bread

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