Prepare the Bread:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add Wet Ingredients:

Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Lemon Glaze:

Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.

Glaze the Bread:

Glaze and Serve:

Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Optionally, sprinkle with lemon zest for extra flavor and presentation.