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lemon bread

(2 RATINGS)
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EDWARDCARL avatar
Bristow, OK
Updated on Aug 18, 2010

This lemon bread is one that came from my Mother. Her Mother passed it down to her and my Mother passed it down to me.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Convection Oven
yield Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • - grated rind of 1 large lemon
  • - chopped pecans, optional
  • TOPPING INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

How To Make lemon bread

  • Step 1
    Combine sugar, butter, extract and juice.
  • Step 2
    Beat in eggs, one at a time until smooth.
  • Step 3
    In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the wet ingredients alternately with the milk.
  • Step 5
    Add the lemon rind and pecans (if using).
  • Step 6
    Pour batter into a greased 4 1/2\"x8 1/2\" loaf pan.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 8
    TOPPING: Dissolve sugar in lemon juice over low heat.
  • Step 9
    Pierce top of hot loaf in several places with a sharp knife.
  • Step 10
    Pour topping over crust.
  • Step 11
    Let loaf cool in pan for 1 hour.
  • Step 12
    Remove from pan, wrap in foil and let sit for 24 hours for flavors to mature.
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