Joyce's Bright Lemon Easter Loaf
Joyce's Bright Lemon Easter Loaf delivers a fragrant citrus aroma and a soft, lightly sweet crumb with a clear punch of lemon in every slice. It’s perfect for spring brunches or holiday breakfasts, especially served warm or toasted with a pat of butter. The gentle sweetness and lively lemon notes make it a festive centerpiece without being overly rich.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Grease three 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.
- 2
Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, butter, eggs, lemon extract, bread flour, sugar, and yeast to a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the manufacturer’s recommended order if different. Run the Dough cycle. Remove the dough from the machine when the cycle finishes.
- 3
Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces; roll each into a ball and place each one into a prepared cake pan. Cover the dough balls; let them rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 290.88 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.31 g Moderate
- Carbs 51.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.17 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 58.97 mg Moderate
- Sodium 25.2 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.15 g High
- Added Sugar 0.82 g Low Source
- Calcium 9.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 38.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten