Glazed bread

What you put in your loaf has much more to do with the way your loaf turns out than what you put on your loaf, but glazing the exterior of your loaf can definitely help you achieve the effect you were after (i.e., soft, sweet, crusty, etc). It is, literally, the icing on the cake. I made a batch of rolls and glazed each one with something different before scoring them. Compare: Let us talk about them one-by-one.

Recipe video above. Just a lovely lemon loaf with really great lemon flavour that's fuss-free to make, easy to transport and serve. Oil and yogurt keeps the crumb moist while butter adds lovely flavour. It stays fresh for 5 days!Everybody loves the lemon glaze but it's also terrific without because you can toast it, slather with butter then drizzle with honey. SO GOOD!

The next time you want a buttery, citrusy treat, try this delightfully sunny lemon loaf cake with sweet lemon glaze. It's soft, moist, and to die for.

Moist and fluffy Eggnog Bread with a sweet eggnog glaze. This quick bread is going to become a holiday must have!

Crispy, light, puffy French cruller donuts with a maple syrup rich icing glaze. Recipe from SouthernFatty.com.

This moist gingerbread loaf cake has fresh ginger and a crunchy sugar topping. Bake it for brunch or give as a gift during the holidays!

This Glazed Blood Orange Loaf is divinely citrusy, refreshing and the perfect way to enjoy the citrus season's most beautiful fruit.