Name: Lemon Almond Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lemon; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup sliced almonds (plus extra for topping); Optional: 1–2 tbsp lemon juice for extra zing

Lemon Almond Bread

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Every time I bake this Lemon Almond Bread, the whole house fills with the bright, citrusy scent of lemons and the cozy warmth of toasted almonds. I first made it for a neighbor’s tea party, and it disappeared in minutes—soft, tender, and just sweet enough, with that golden almond crunch on top. It’s perfect with your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or as a heartfelt homemade gift. One bite and it feels like spring, no matter the season.

Author: annareynolds
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

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1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

Zest of 1 lemon

⅓ cup vegetable oil

½ cup sliced almonds (plus extra for topping)

Optional: 1–2 tbsp lemon juice for extra zing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, mix yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oil until smooth.

Gently fold in the dry ingredients, then stir in almonds.

Pour into loaf pan, top with extra almonds, and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Rich in: Protein, vitamin E, and zesty flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 220 per slice

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/lemon-almond-bread/