Lemon Bread
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 slice

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Ingredients

- BREAD:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half & half (or whole milk)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Grated rind of 2 lemons
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 
 

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A moist quick bread that provides a light lemon flavor.
 
Directions
BREAD:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the bread ingredients.

  • Mix the ingredients together using an electric mixer on medium speed.

  • Use rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl while mixing to make sure that the ingredients
    are well blended.

  • Once the ingredients are well blended pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.

  • Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes.

  • The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

  • After removing the bread from the oven, prepare a glaze by following the instructions
    below.
GLAZE:

  • Combine all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well blended.

  • Pour the sauce over the bread while it is still warm.

  • Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the loaf pan
    to loosen the bread from the pan.

  • Place on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

  • When cooled, slice and serve.


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