Pecan Lemon Loaf
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
1 loaf
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
directions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in pecans and lemon peel.
- Transfer to a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over warm bread. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Courtly
United States