Key Lime Bread Loaf Recipe

A slice of lime bread with lime glaze drizzled on top.

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Key Lime Bread Loaf Recipe

Enjoy all the flavors of your favorite pie with a lot less work, thanks to this quick and easy key lime bread topped with lime glaze!

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Cool Time10

Total Time1 15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lime bread

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

4 whole key limes or 2 large limes peeled and pith removed
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 large eggs at room temperature
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt

For the Lime Glaze:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 –2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a blender, combine the peeled and pith-removed limes, lime zest, eggs, olive oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
4 whole key limes or 2 large limes, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 4 large eggs, ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Blend until the mixture is smooth.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the blender. Pulse just until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated, about 10 pulses. Be careful not to overmix, or the bread will be dry!
2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt

Bake the Bread:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Cool the Bread:

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Lime Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and fresh lime juice until smooth.
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 –2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or lime juice as needed. (if it is too runny add a teaspoon or two or powdered sugar and mix, if it is too thick, add a teaspoon of lime juice at a time until you get the right consistency.

Glaze the Bread:

Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the lime glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Tips:
- Ensure that all ingredients, especially the eggs and sour cream, are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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