Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf (Printable)
Moist, tangy loaf with fresh lemon flavor and Greek yogurt tenderness. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacking.
# What You'll 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
07 - Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice, adding juice gradually until glaze reaches thick, pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf. Let set for 15 minutes before slicing into 10 pieces. Serve and enjoy.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt creates the tenderest crumb imaginable while keeping the loaf incredibly moist for days
- Its equally perfect with morning coffee or as an afternoon pick-me-up with tea
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make your loaf tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The glaze must go on a completely cooled loaf or it will melt right off instead of setting beautifully
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform texture
- Grate your zest before juicing the lemons so you don't accidentally grate into a squeezed-out lemon