Sunday, July 22, 2012

Lemon-Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze

This bread was made by my mother and is delicious.  Even if you aren't a big fan of lemon, you will still love this bread. 

Makes one 9x5" loaf
Ingredients: 
  • 2 c flour
  • 2 t baking powder
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c canola oil
  • 2/3 c sugar
  • 1/2 c buttermilk
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 T of lemon juice)
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 c grated zucchini
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 9x5" loaf pan

  • In large bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt; set aside 
  • In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs well, then add canola oil and sugar and blend well.  Then add buttermilk, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir.  Fold in zucchini and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Add this mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl and mix everything together, don't over mix.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes

Lemon Glaze: 
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon 
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until well blended.  Spoon glaze over cooled loaf.  



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