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Lavender Lemon Bread

Delicious Lavender Lemon Bread for Blissful Mornings

This Lavender Lemon Bread blends floral notes with zesty lemon, perfect for busy mornings or brunches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup sugar can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg or substitute with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk for vegan
  • ½ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 medium lemons juice and peel
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender ensure it's culinary grade
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup butter or vegan butter

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with olive oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with milk, olive oil, lemon juice, and lavender until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by melting butter and mixing it with sugar and lemon juice.
  8. Once the bread is baked, poke holes in the top and pour the warm glaze over it.
  9. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap the bread tightly to keep it fresh; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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