King Arthur Flours Lemon Bread |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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this recipe suggests that you wait 24 hours to let the flavors mature... I don't know if that would be possible with lemon bread!! this is a King Arthur Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1 teaspoon lemon or orange extract |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
grated rind of 1 large lemon (or use 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil) |
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
topping |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. The Batter: Combine sugar, butter, extract and juice. Beat in eggs, one at a time, till smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the wet ingredients alternately with the milk. Add the lemon rind (or oil) and pecans (if using).
3. Pour batter into a greased 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. The Topping: Dissolve sugar in lemon juice over low heat. Pierce top of hot loaf in several places with a sharp knife. Pour topping over crust. Let loaf cool in pan for 1 hour. Remove from pan, wrap in foil and let sit for 24 hours for flavors to mature.
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