Lemon Carrot Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp lemon juice
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp grated lemon peel

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the carrots, pecans and lemon peel.
Transfer to two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.96 Kcal (1298 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.77g	18%
Cholesterol	35.81mg	12%
Sodium	65.49mg	3%
Potassium	109.36mg	2%
Total Carbs	45.67g	15%
Sugars	8.21g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	4.74g	9%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	36.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	291.92 Kcal (1222 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.08g	18%
Cholesterol	33.73mg	12%
Sodium	61.68mg	3%
Potassium	103mg	2%
Total Carbs	43.01g	15%
Sugars	7.73g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	4%
Protein	4.46g	9%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	34.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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