LEMON CARROT BREAD

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Lemon and carrot flavors combine for a unique flavor sensation in this moist quick bread. I know it's a winner because I bring a loaf to our church festival every year, and I always get requests to bake it again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the carrots, pecans and lemon zest., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minute. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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