Lemon Bread

Adapted from TastyOven.

Total time: 1 hr 15 mins; prep 15 mins, cooking 1 hr.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup coconut (optional)
• 3/4 tsp ginger, minced
• 7/8 cup milk OR yoghurt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• zest of 1 lemon (approx 1 tbsp)
• juice of 1 lemon (approx 3 tbsp)
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries (optional)

Method

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder (don’t forget this), salt and coconut, if using.
2. Add in all other ingredients (besides strawberries if using) and mix.
3. Fold in strawberries (if using).
4. Pour into lined baking tin (I like square ones for ease of serving)
5. Cook for 50-60 mins at 180 degrees C until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool before serving.