LEMON NUT BREAD

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Great for breakfast, packing in lunches, and having with a relaxing cup of tea. Make an extra loaf to give to a special friend! :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in eggs.
  • Add combined dry ingredients to creamed mixture, alternating with milk and juice, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in nuts and rind.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9x5" loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out fairly clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4211.9, Fat 217.5, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 651.6, Sodium 4924.3, Carbohydrate 518, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 257.1, Protein 64.5

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