*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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