Barbara Lauterbach's Lemon Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

BARBARA LAUTERBACH'S LEMON BREAD

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Sugar
1/3 c Butter, melted
1 t Lemon or orange extract
1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
2 Eggs
1 1/2 c King Arthur unbleached all-
-purpose flour
1 t Baking powder
1 t Salt
1/2 c Milk
Grated rind of 1 large lemo
-or use 1/2 t lemon oil
1/2 c Chopped pecans (optional)
-----TOPPING-----
1/2 c Confectioners' sugar
1/4 c Fresh lemon juice

Combine sugar, butter, extract and juice. Beat in eggs, one at a time until
smooth. 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). Pour batter into a greased 4 1/2"x8 1/2" loaf pan. Bake
for about 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. 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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