Low Fat Glazed Citrus Bread Recipe

Name: Low Fat Glazed Citrus Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar (or less if desired); 1/2 cup oil; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp (packed) grated lemon, orange or lime rind; 3 tbsp. + 1/3 cup fresh lemon, orange or lime juice, divided; 1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup skim milk; 1/4 cup no-fat yogurt (I like vanilla); 2 tbsp. chopped fresh lavender flowers (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar (or less if desired)
1/2 cup oil
2 large eggs
2 tbsp (packed) grated lemon, orange or lime rind
3 tbsp. + 1/3 cup fresh lemon, orange or lime juice, divided
1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup no-fat yogurt (I like vanilla)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh lavender flowers (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Beat 2/3 cup sugar (reserving 1/3 cup for glaze) and oil in large bowl until light
3
and fluffy. Beat in eggs and add grated rind and 3 tbsp. juice. Let stand about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
5
Beat dry ingredients into juice mixture alternately with milk and yogurt. Gently fold in lavender flowers.
6
Pour batter into well greased loaf pan. Bake until tester inserted into center of bread comes out clean, about 1 hour.
7
Just before bread comes out of oven, make the glaze. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup juice in small saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
8
As soon as bread comes out of oven, run a knife around the edge to loosen bread from pan. Using a skewer, poke lots of small holes down into the bread (while it's still in the pan and hot).
9
Pour glaze over bread, letting it run into holes and down sides. Pour excess glaze from corner of loaf pan back into pot and pour it back over the surface of the bread. Repeat until all glaze has been evenly distributed.
10
Let cool completely in pan.
11
Serve at room temperature.

724

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* 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

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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar (or less if desired), 1/2 cup oil, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp (packed) grated lemon, orange or lime rind, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Glazed Citrus Bread falls under the General 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!

Low Fat Glazed Citrus Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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