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pecan lemon loaf

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
Woonsocket, RI

I love this loaf, the taste of the lemon with the pecans is a great flavor combo! I love a slice for breaffast!

(1 rating)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For pecan lemon loaf

  • 1 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar, divided
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice

How To Make pecan lemon loaf

  • 1
    In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans and lemon peel.
  • 2
    Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 3
    In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over warm bread. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan. 7 points per slice
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