lemon almond tea bread

Charlotte, NC
Updated on May 27, 2016

I couldn't believe what a great combination of tastes this would be in my mouth! We were extremely happy, my mouth and I!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel or 1 tbsp. dried lemon zest
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2-3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

How To Make lemon almond tea bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325'F. Prepare 2 loaf pans. (I sprayed mine with Pam)
  • Step 2
    Combine the butter and 1 cup sugar; blend well. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add almond extract.
  • Step 3
    Sift together dry ingredients; add to egg mixture alternately with milk. Blend just enough to mix. Fold in lemon peel and nuts.
  • Step 4
    Turn into greased loaf pans (aluminum or glass). Bake in slow oven 325'F. for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. (If it isn't done in 35 minutes, just add 2 minutes at a time. My loaves today took 37 minutes total.)
  • Step 5
    Mix 6 Tbsp. of lemon juice and 1/2 -3/4 cup confectioners sugar. Immediately spoon over hot loaf in pan. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Cool on rack. Do not cut until completely cooled. Makes 2 loaves

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Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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