Lemon Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• BREAD:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half & half (or whole milk)
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• Grated rind of 2 lemons
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• SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

BREAD:

• In a large bowl, combine all the bread ingredients.
• Mix the ingredients together using an electric mixer on medium speed.
• Use rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl while mixing to make sure that the ingredients are well blended.
• Once the ingredients are well blended pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.
• Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes.
• The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• After removing the bread from the oven, prepare a glaze by following the instructions below.

GLAZE:

• Combine all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well blended.
• Pour the sauce over the bread while it is still warm.
• Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the loaf pan to loosen the bread from the pan.
• Place on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
• When cooled, slice and serve.