Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Loaf
Total time1 hr 40 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time55 min
4.6(28)
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10 servings
For the flax egg
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
For the loaf
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
- ¾ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with a strip of parchment paper that overhangs the two long sides, so you can lift the loaf out cleanly.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
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