LEMON TEA BREAD

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An old recipe I gleaned from a magazine. I made it for a ladies' tea and it was a huge success. This bread will keep nicely if wrapped well, and it freezes well, too! Photo from Tasteofhome.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c milk
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/3 c butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp double-acting baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl combine milk, eggs, sugar, butter and lemon peel. Beat at medium speed until well blended Add dry ingredients; beat at low speed just until they are moistened and mixture is smooth. Fold in pecans.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 3. Meanwhile, combine sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Place bread, still in pan, on wire rack to cool. Slowly pour on glaze while bread is still hot. Let stand 10 minutes in pan; remove bread and cool completely on wire rack. Makes about 16 1/2-in. slices.

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