Description
At its heart, Lemon Raspberry Swirl Yogurt Bread is a high-quality quick bread. “Quick bread” is a culinary term for any bread leavened with chemical agents like baking powder or baking soda rather than yeast. This means there is no kneading, no rising time, and no waiting around for hours. It is the perfect project for when you want immediate gratification from your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon zest 🍋
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Raspberry swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Make raspberry swirl
- Cook raspberries with sugar and lemon juice over low heat
- Mash slightly and simmer 3–5 minutes until thick
- Let cool
2. Prepare batter
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
- Grease a loaf pan
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In another bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla
- Combine wet and dry ingredients (don’t overmix)
3. Assemble swirl
- Pour half the batter into loaf pan
- Add spoonfuls of raspberry sauce
- Swirl gently with a knife
- Add remaining batter and repeat swirling on top
4. Bake
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
5. Cool
- Let cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack
Notes
This moist yogurt bread combines tangy lemon and juicy raspberries for a comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~240 kcal
Keywords: Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf, Citrus Berry Swirl Bread, Moist Lemon Raspberry Quick Bread