lemon tea bread

Name: LEMON TEA BREAD
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 - large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 - grated rind of lemon; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; ## LEMON GLAZE:; 1 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

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Lori-Jo Wahl

Providence, RI

Updated on Jul 7, 2012

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

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield depends on what size you slice the pieces

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 - large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 - grated rind of lemon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
LEMON GLAZE:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

How To Make lemon tea bread

Step 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.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, & salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning & ending with flour mixture. Stir in lemon rind & pecans.
Step 3

Pour batter into a greased & floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
Step 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.
Step 5

LEMON GLAZE: Combine both ingredients, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
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