LEMON ALMOND TEA BREAD

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I jotted this recipe down from a magazine at my mom's house. It is one of my daughter-in-law's favorite and she requests it whenever they come over for dinner.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon rind, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter at medium speed with mixer. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just blended after each egg.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Alternate with milk and add flour mixture to butter mixture. Beat on low speed, begin and end with flour mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon rind and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  • Spoon into greased and floured 8x4 loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until wooden pick stuck in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cool on wire rack.
  • For Glaze: Stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spoon over top of bread and let it drip down the sides. Stir together remaining tablespoon of lemon rind and tablespoon of granulated sugar. Sprinkle on top of bread while glaze is still wet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.7, Protein 3.1

Salamsa Ahamed
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I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed!


Rajpoot Sb
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This bread is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for everything from brunch to dessert.


Tala 10
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Namusoke Fatumah
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This is the best lemon almond tea bread I've ever had!


Jacob Ayodele
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jason Gould
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the lemon glaze on top!


gyfpre floit caballero
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chuta Khokhar Khokhar
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This is one of my favorite tea breads! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Siphon Kazi
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I made this bread yesterday and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the lemony flavor and the almonds added a nice crunch.


shahanaz parvin
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This lemon almond tea bread is so delicious and moist! I love the combination of lemon and almond flavors. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.