Lemon Loaf Recipe

Lemon Loaf Recipe Rating 0

I found this recipe in my files one day when I was looking for a bread that called for ingredients already in my pantry. I gave the loaf to some friends, and it was a hit.

0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Lemon Loaf Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Lemon Loaf Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 55 70

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • TOPPING:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in pecans and lemon peel.
  • Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • For topping, combine sugar and lemon juice. Spoon over bread while still in pan. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 201 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Loaf in Best of Country Breads , p35

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Zucchini Bread

    Paula bakes up mini loaves of spicy zucchini bread to give as gifts.

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Lemon Loaf (0)

Lemon Loaf

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT