Grandma's Mini Lemon Breads

Brighten up your day with Grandma's Mini Lemon Breads, a delightful recipe that combines the zesty flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest with a tender, buttery crumb. These perfectly portioned mini loaves are baked to golden perfection, then drizzled with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze that seeps into every bite, creating a captivating burst of citrus flavor. Ideal for brunch, gifting, or as a tea-time treat, these cozy homemade lemon breads are easy to whip up in under an hour and deliver a nostalgic charm straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Garnished with a touch of lemon zest, these irresistible loaves bring simplicity and sunshine to any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoons Lemon zest (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 6 mini loaf pans (approximately 3x5 inches) or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender breads.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Place the pans on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Step 7

While the breads are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 8

Allow the breads to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the breads are cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops, letting it gently run down the sides.

Step 10

Garnish each loaf with a sprinkle of lemon zest and allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3350.5

Total Fat 118.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 838.3mg	0%
Sodium 2151.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 529.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 334.4g
Protein 51.2g	0%

Vitamin D 203.5IU	0%
Calcium 398.7mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 897.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 62.4%