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Lemon Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Gwynne Comstock  PHOTO BY: cookin'mama 

"A moist lemon bread, good for afternoon tea."
Lemon Bread Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 59 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. In a large bowl, cream shortening, 1 cup sugar, and eggs together until light and fluffy. Add milk alternately with flour mixture in two parts; mix well. Stir in grated lemon rind and nuts. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and the juice of one lemon to make a glaze. Remove bread from pan. Pour glaze over warm bread.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2003 by COOKIE QUEEN 
This bread has a lovely pound cake texture. I poked holes in it before pouring the glaze... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by DULCINEA219 
This is the best lemon bread I've ever made, my dad loves it. Especially when I add poppy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2003 by DEIRDREPG 
I have discovered that it is quite difficult to find a good lemon loaf recipe. This one,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by JAURAND 
Produces wonderfully moist lemon bread! Increase the amount of lemon rind for a very tart treat! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by KAET 
The bread is really nice. It is moist with a great texture. The glaze really is the defining... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by NANCYARBUCKLE 
The tastes of blueberry and lemon is a great match. I tried to make mini loaves but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 13, 2007 by Rina Kim 
Soooooo good! I think I have made this 6 times since I found the recipe! Everyone loves it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2006 by GINAH1 
This is great as a dessert! I usually use butter instead of shortening, a tablespoon of lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by NIKSAN 
Very easy to make and tastes excellent! Great recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2007 by brittymarie 
I love this bread! My mom used to make it when I was little. (Mom's recipe uses 1/3 c marg.)... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lemon Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 229

  • Total Fat: 7.6g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 154mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 3.1g

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