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lemon tea bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mary Cantrell
Prestonsburg, KY

Need something quick made with ingredients you already have on hand? This is the perfect treat.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For lemon tea bread

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated lemon rind, divided
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    granulated sugar

How To Make lemon tea bread

  • 1
    Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and beat till fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just enough to blend.
  • 2
    Stir together flour, salt, baking powder and add to butter mixture, alternating with milk. Begin with flour mixture and end with flour mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon rind. Bake in greased 8 x 4 loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • 3
    Icing: Stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spoon over top of cooled bread. Stir together remaining tablespoon of lemon rind and tablespoon of granulated sugar. Sprinkle on top of bread.

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