Lemon Loaf

1: Cream together the butter and sugar.

2: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.

3: Stir in the zest of 4 lemons, sour cream, vanilla bean paste, and lemon juice.

4: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

5: Transfer the batter to a buttered loaf pan.

6: Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7: For the Glaze: Mix the powdered sugar with 3–4 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.

8: Optionally, add some lemon zest for extra flavor.

9: Pour or spread the glaze over the cooled loaf.