How To Make Lemon Glazed Easter Bread
A sweet and tangy glazed bread perfect for your Easter brunch!
Serves:
Ingredients
- For the bread:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, warm milk, and melted butter.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix until a dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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After it has risen, punch down the dough and form it into a ball.
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Place the dough on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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While the bread is baking, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
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After removing the bread from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes.
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Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bread and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 439kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 88mg
- Sodium : 243mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 68g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 19g
- Protein : 10g
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