Easy Lemon Loaves

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Citrusy GF, DF, NF lemon loaves

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Keyword: easy lemon loaf, dairy free lemon loaf, gluten free lemon loaf

Servings: loaves

Equipment

1 Muffin Tin I used this Wilton Mini Loaf Pan
Grater or Zester

Ingredients

3 cups GF flour blend I used Namaste, see note below on wheat *
2 tablespoon lemon zest grated
2 tablespoon orange zest grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup coconut sugar
3/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
5 eggs

Optional: Honey to drizzle

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with Avocado Oil.
Use grater or zester to zest a lemon and an orange.
In a mixing bowl, combine together the flour, orange and lemon zest. Sift in baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
Once fluffy, add the lemon juice, orange juice, almond milk, the eggs and mix to combine.
Add flour mixture a little at a time until well incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared mini loaf pan and bake for 45 min. Check the center of a loaf with a toothpick and if it comes out clean it's done. NOTE: the pan I used was a dark metal which bakes faster. Yours could bake just under 45 minutes or need to bake an additional 10 minutes.
Let loaves cool on a wire rack.
Optional honey drizzle: Use a touch of honey and drizzle on lemon loaves once cooled.

Notes

*Note on wheat. So many of us have developed gluten intolerance but I suspect it could glyphosate intolerance. For years I have searched for glyphosate free grains, and I recommend Guardian Grains for any and all wheat products. If you prefer to use wheat please choose wheat that is regeneratively grown without glyphosate.

*Note about butter and the alternatives for it:

Most people with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance can tolerate butter. This has been my personal experience based on years of teaching an elimination protocol and coaching individuals. From Healthline: "However, unlike most dairy products, butter contains very low amounts of lactose. Therefore, people who must follow a lactose-free diet are usually able to eat it without problems ( 1 ). Some children with an allergy to cow's milk also seem to be able to tolerate butter ( 3 )."

If you would like to replace the butter in this recipe I recommend lard or coconut oil.

I chose Namaste flour because it is a "clean" brand, but you could use any GF flour replacement. GF flour blends can sometimes be "gummy". While I am perfectly happy with this GF recipe my husband much prefers the texture of wheat and this bread made with Guardian Grains Spelt flour is wonderful.

This is the point of my cooking classes. To teach options. Enjoy.

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