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lemon tea bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lori-Jo Wahl
Providence, RI

All I can say is this is delicious! Made in a loaf pan....

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For lemon tea bread

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1
    grated rind of lemon
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • LEMON GLAZE:
  • 1 c
    sifted powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make lemon tea bread

  • 1
    Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time; beating after each addition.
  • 2
    Combine flour, baking powder, & salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning & ending with flour mixture. Stir in lemon rind & pecans.
  • 3
    Pour batter into a greased & floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. It may take a shorter time--depends on your oven. Cool on wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, & let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 5
    LEMON GLAZE: Combine both ingredients, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
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