Lemon Bread Recipe
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Lemon Bread

By: Gwynne Comstock 
"A moist lemon bread, good for afternoon tea."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 261 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by DULCINEA219   view full review
This is the best lemon bread I've ever made, my dad loves it. Especially when I add poppy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by COOKIE QUEEN   view full review
This bread has a lovely pound cake texture. I poked holes in it before pouring the glaze...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by DEIRDREPG   view full review
I have discovered that it is quite difficult to find a good lemon loaf recipe. This one,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2009 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Like other reviewers suggested, I added more lemon juice (2/3rds of a cup) and increased the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Rina Kim   view full review
Soooooo good! I think I have made this 6 times since I found the recipe! Everyone loves it,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by GINAH1   view full review
This is great as a dessert! I usually use butter instead of shortening, a tablespoon of lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JAURAND   view full review
Produces wonderfully moist lemon bread! Increase the amount of lemon rind for a very tart treat!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by KAET   view full review
The bread is really nice. It is moist with a great texture. The glaze really is the defining...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by brittymarie   view full review
I love this bread! My mom used to make it when I was little. (Mom's recipe uses 1/3 c marg.)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by NANCYARBUCKLE   view full review
The tastes of blueberry and lemon is a great match. I tried to make mini loaves but the...

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