Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf (Printable)

Moist tangy lemon loaf with Greek yogurt for extra tenderness and bright citrus flavor

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/3 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Mix Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
05 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to create a thick, pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf. Slice and serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates an incredibly moist texture that stays fresh for days unlike other lemon breads that dry out
  • Its equally perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or an elegant afternoon tea with friends
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your loaf tough instead of tender, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The glaze needs to go on a completely cool loaf or it will melt right off instead of setting beautifully
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and create a more uniform batter
  • If your loaf browns too quickly, tent it with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking

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