CURRANT TEA BREAD

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This rich and flavorful bread is a favorite old-time recipe. Because it keeps well and goes great with coffee or tea, I like to have an extra loaf on hand for gifts or for friends who come to call over the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup dried currants

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk and lemon zest. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in currants., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.