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Mini Lemon Drizzle Loaves That Actually Brighten the Week

Tiny loaves that bake fast and still feel like something worth sitting down for. I love having a batch of these for a weekday coffee break or for tucking into a lunchbox when I want the kids to think I have my life together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups 160g all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup 60ml milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice for batter
  • 1/3 cup 80ml lemon juice (for drizzle)
  • 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar (for drizzle)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease six mini loaf pans.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in another bowl.
  4. Fold wet into dry until just mixed. Divide batter among pans.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Whisk 1/3 cup lemon juice with powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon over warm loaves.