Glazed Lemon Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• For the glaze:
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with grease, then dust it with flour.
2. Stir 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small bowl, then put it to the side for later.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, buttermilk or plain yogurt, and grated lemon zest. Pour in 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, then mix until smooth.
4. Add the flour a little at a time, stirring only until the batter comes together. Transfer it to the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and spoon the lemon-sugar mixture you saved across the top.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the middle comes out clean. Leave the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack and let it cool all the way before adding the glaze.
6. For the glaze: Whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small bowl until silky. Drizzle it over the cooled loaf before serving.