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lemon bread

(2 ratings)
EDWARDCARL avatar
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

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.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For lemon bread

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

How To Make lemon bread

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