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Lemon Loaf

$2.34for 480 minServes 8

This moist lemon loaf mixes zest and juice into a simple batter, bakes until firm, and receives a sweet lemon glaze.

Lemon Loaf

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical0.25$0.10Typical price
Milk, 6.5 oz$0.04/oz typical6.5 oz$0.26Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Juice, 0.75 oz$0.04/oz typical0.75 oz$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.68

Swaps

  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 80 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$0.59 per serving$2.34 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking oil.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk the milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and extracts in a separate bowl.
  4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until combined, then pour it into the pan.
  5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center is firm.
  6. Cool the loaf for 15 minutes, then whisk the powdered sugar with lemon juice and almond extract and spread it over the loaf.

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