WALNUT-SWIRL LEMON LOAVES

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Here's a rich yeasty loaf, swirled with walnuts, that's a treat any time of year. Drizzled with a light lemony glaze, it also makes a lip-smacking yuletide gift.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
GLAZE:
2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, oil, salt, lemon zest, eggs and 2 cups flour, beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in thirds. Roll each portion into a 13x12-in. rectangle. Combine condensed milk and lemon juice until blended; spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with walnuts. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks; brush with butter. Cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth; stir in lemon juice. Drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.