Lemon Bread

By CarolM-2

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c.allpurpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, the 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.

In another medium bowl combine egg, milk, oil, lemon peel, and the 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy). Stir in nuts. Spoon batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. If desired, in a small bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon sugar; brush over top of hot loaf. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
If you prefer, prepare as directed, except substitute 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds for the nuts.