Lavender Lemon Bread (2024)

28 Comments / By Janel Hutton / November 15, 2022


Lavender and lemon are paired together to make this absolutely delightful quick bread that you will have in the oven in under 20 minutes…flat! Because this lemon bread is so easy and delightful, it is one of my personal favorites and I make it often for my personal coffee time (yes, I DO take coffee breaks with just myself.).

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Lemon Extract or Lemon Zest or Lemon juice

OK, buckle your seatbelt because I’m going to try and break down the differences between lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice as simply as I can for you.

  • Lemon juice comes from the flesh of fresh, ripe lemons and has a moderate flavor with some bitterness and acidity that allows for the curdling of dairy when needed for recipes.
  • Lemon extract is made from soaking peels in alcohol or oil and has a stronger aroma and is more concentrated than juice without being bitter or acidic (no curdling).
  • Lemon zest comes from finely peeling the outermost layer of the lemon (avoiding the bitter white pith) and, like lemon extract, has a stronger flavor and smell than lemon juice but without the acidity and bitterness.

It is best not to substitute, but if you must, you can substitute lemon extract or lemon zest for lemon juice using a 1:2 ratio, but you will need to adjust for the decreased liquid, and remember that extract and zest will not curdle dairy. Whew–that’s a lot of info!

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Can I use orange juice instead of lemon?

The short answer is yes. But oranges are not lemons, so the flavor will be a little different–your Lavender Lemon Orange Bread will be a little sweeter and less tart. If you’re looking for a closer match, lime is your guy, or citrus, rather.

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This quick bread goes into a traditional loaf pan with no problemand is what I bake this recipe in most often. But making these in mini loaf pans (these are disposable mini pans that I found) creates adorable mini loaves that are perfect for gifting to neighbors and/or hostesses. And are just so dang cute, aren’t they?

Can I make muffins instead of a loaf?

Yes! You can use this Lavender Lemon Bread recipe to make muffins. Just make sure to decrease the baking time.

Can I use lavender from my garden?

While all lavender is technically edible, culinary lavender has the best taste and smell. Also, it has been grown using only food-safe products and processed in a food-safe environment. Your best bet is to stick with culinary lavender, which you can usually buy at a health food store or online, for your Lavender Lemon Bread.

Did you know that smelling lavender helps you relax? Research shows the scent lowers heart rate and blood pressure, putting you in a relaxed state. So baking this bread will ultimately relax you!

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This bread smells utterly amazing. Like…seriously!! Lavender and lemon in bread form will make your kitchen smell amazing for hours and hours, long after you eat the bread.

Iam obsessed with lavender in food and drinks! I find myself liking almost every shortbread cookie, latte, cake, icing, or cupcake I have ever tried with lavender in it. Why not bring some of those favorite flavors to my own kitchen, right? Save some money and still enjoy my favorites.

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I realize that making a lemon glaze seems a bit unnecessary and overwhelming when you are having a busy day and want to get this bread cooked up and on its way to the table. But please…don’t skip it! It’s absolutely worth it.

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The recipe calls for cooling the cake prior to putting the glaze on the bread and I try to do that as often as I can because it creates a much prettier bread and the icing soaks into the bread much better. However…if you don’t have time, go ahead and put the glaze on warm bread. The flavor will still be there and you can save a bit of time.

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I wish you could smell my house! Oh wait, make this bread and you can smell it for yourself! Next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread that still tastes like you spent hours making it, this is it. Make up a batch for your next coffee date with the girls. Or, as I have already, put a few loaves into the freezer for brunch on a holiday morning. You’ll be happy to have something homemade and still easy enough for busy lives!

How to Store LEMON LAVENDER BREAD

You can put your Lavender Lemon Bread in a freezer bag and keep it in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This bread freezes fantastically, I like to make up a loaf for eating now and one for eating later. But be warned…if you don’t get that in the freezer before anyone sees it you can consider it eaten.

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Lemon Lavender Quick Bread

Prep Time | 20 minutes mins

Cook Time | 50 minutes mins

Total Time | 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

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Lavender and lemon pair together to make an absolutely delightful quick bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg beaten lightly
  • 1 cup milk or half & half
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice and peel of 2 lemons finely grate the lemon peel-save 2 tablespoons of juice and 1 tablespoon peel for the icing
  • 2 teaspoons dried lavender or 2 tablespoons fresh lavender, finely chopped

For Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Check out our Kitchen Reference Guide for help with unfamiliar terms.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350degrees. Grease a loaf pan, set aside.

  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  • In another bowl combine the egg, milk, oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, and lavender.

  • Dump the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter is moistened. (The batter will be lumpy)

  • Spoon batter into the greased loaf pan.

  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean and top of loaf is cracked.

  • Cool for 10 minutes before topping with glaze.

For glaze

  • Melt butter with sugar and lemon juice in small saucepan until well combined.

  • Poke holes in the top of the lemon loaves and slowly pour the glaze over the top.

Notes

You can put these in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months or store in the fridge for 1 week.
For mini loaves reduce the baking time to 40 minutes.

About The Author

Janel Hutton

Janel Hutton finished Professional Cooking Fundamentals coursework in Sur La Table Culinary Institute, has been featured on many websites, magazines, and brands including Better Homes and Gardens, Woman's Day, Cottages and Bungalows, Country Living, Reader's Digest, she was a Stillwater Gazette Columnist, taught classes for Pinners Conference, and much more...AUTHOR OF: Spices, Sauces, & Condiments, Slow Cooker Essentials, and Creative Gift Ideas: 52 Unique Gift Sets

28 thoughts on “Lavender Lemon Bread”

  1. Janel Hutton

    September 2, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    No, I’m sorry…I don’t have a bread machine and don’t feel comfy recommending a recipe for one.

  2. Caveman

    August 30, 2023 at 10:35 pm

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    Wish there was directions here for a bread machine, love this recipe but can’t find a bread machine recipe

  3. Anonymous

    May 7, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    I can’t find any dried lavender, I bought a lavender plant at a local herb garden that has some good blooms but I’m not sure if those will suffice, can I use the leaves as well?

  4. Cindy

    July 3, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    You can! I used it 1-1 and it was fluffier in texture. Just make sure it’s unsweetened. I’ve made muffins, mini loaves, vegan and gluten free versions. This recipe is super versatile. Love it.
    Enjoy!

  5. Nellie

    May 4, 2020 at 9:20 am

    I think so. Maybe try half and half the first time?

  6. Dawn

    April 30, 2020 at 8:51 am

    Can I use applesauce or vegetable oil instead of olive oul

  7. Nellie

    April 9, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    YOu are right about the cup minus the 2 tablespoons for the glaze. I’ve updated the recipe to make it more clear. Thank you for coming back and letting me know it wasn’t clear! And yay for it still turning out good!

  8. Jessica

    April 8, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    I made this today and I have a question on the measurement for lemon juice. I juiced 2 lemons which came out to about a cup but wasn’t sure if I added the whole cup minus 2Tb for glaze or just 2 Tb to the batter it wasn’t clear for me so I did 3Tb. Turn out good but needed more than 3Tb of lemon juice.

  9. Amy

    February 24, 2020 at 11:58 am

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    So delicious! Just a hint of Lavender without being overpowering. I have already made this several times. Even my kids devoured every crumb.

  10. Elsie

    September 3, 2019 at 5:42 pm

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    Loved it
    Delicious lemon flavor and moist-easy to make-so pretty with the dried lavender(purple specks)
    Will make again

  11. Elsie

    September 3, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Loved it!
    Delicious lemon flavor-and moist-so pretty with dots of purple from the dried lavender.will definitely make again

  12. Nellie

    May 14, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that. And thanks for coming back and leaving a comment!

  13. Olivia

    May 11, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Absolutely incredible recipe. Second time making it, added extra lavender this time. I adore this combo! A forever recipe indeed 💚 thank you!

  14. Nellie

    April 12, 2019 at 9:23 am

    First, I’m sorry that happened but can’t help but think that was beautiful? Yes, it’s a fairly dense cake…like a tea cake. I don’t know exactly what happened and why it surfaced. My guess is that those buds were fairly light. Did it turn out tasty?

  15. Kathy

    April 11, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Thank you for the recipe! I tried to follow the recipe exactly but I only had lemon juice and no whole lemons. But while I was baking the bread, all the lavender surfaced to the top of the loaf! All the pictures I have seen have the lavender dispersed throughout! Did I use the wrong lavender, or do I need to grind it first? The product I used is Lavande Sur Terre Highland Organic Ultra Blue Dried Lavender Flower Buds, from Amazon. Also is the texture supposed to be dense like pound cake? Thank you!

  16. Nellie

    May 15, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    That is a great idea to use lemonade…smart!

  17. Tina V Bickmore

    May 15, 2018 at 11:39 am

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    Easy to make and delicious! I ordered Edible dry lavendar from Amazon. I also realized last minute I didn’t have lemon juice (oops!) and I used lemonaide and dried lemon peel, it still came out good.
    I will definitely make this again!

  18. Nellie

    May 10, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Yay!!! So glad to hear it!

  19. Kim Benz

    May 9, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Lavender Lemon Bread (13)
    Fabulous recipe, served it at my lavender farm.

  20. Nellie

    June 29, 2017 at 10:38 am

    That is encouraging! Southern cooks know their lemon bread! I love making this one because the smell that envelopes the house is utterly amazing! Thanks for coming back to comment. So often only those disappointed in a recipe comment so it’s always lovely to hear positive. You make my day!

  21. Marilee

    June 29, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Lovely! Made this for a going-away breakfast, and it received excellent comments. Everyone loved it. Just the right amount of lavender too. I did not add the glaze, and the cake was perfect without it. Several people want the recipe, and these are all incredible southern cooks I’m talking about.

  22. Nellie

    September 9, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Ooooh. That sounds yummy! I’m sure you could, although it will make for a more savory bread. You can also eliminate the lavender and have a delicious lemon bread :).

  23. Paula

    September 9, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Hi Nellie,

    I am in the middle of mixing the ingredients for the delicious looking quick bread and thought I had dried lavender when I actually have lavender herbes de provence from a lavender farm that I visited. Would the herbes de provence work in this recipe? If not, is there something else I can add in place of the lavender?

    Thanks so much!
    Paula

  24. Nellie

    March 21, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    You should! Your kitchen will smell amazing :)

  25. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

    March 21, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    What a fabulous combination! I happen to have culinary lavender in my spice drawer and love citrus, so I should get on this right away.

  26. Nellie

    March 19, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Oh my!! Thank you for letting me know! There are 2 cups of flour in the recipe. And it IS wonderful. Please let me know how you like it. Thanks much! ~Janel

  27. Barbara

    March 19, 2016 at 7:34 am

    When I read the recipe, it was calling for w cups of flour instead of an amount, could you please tell me how many cups of flour are in the recipe?
    Thanks, it really looks wonderful and I’d really like to try it.
    Thanks again
    Barbara Booth

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