LEMON-CRANBERRY MINI LOAVES

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I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now often give this bread, as well as the recipe and a tea mix, to my friends as Christmas gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Pour into four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For glaze, whisk sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Immediately spoon over bread. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Pathan Gameing
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These mini loaves were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Wilson Kori
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I would definitely make these again. They were a big hit with my family and friends.


BOT CHOYON
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These mini loaves were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Markus Säkkinen
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I love the combination of lemon and cranberry in these mini loaves. They're perfect for a snack or breakfast.


Sahjab Rajput
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and they added a nice tartness to the loaves.


Preppy_ Freddie
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I've made these mini loaves several times and they always turn out great. They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is always a hit.


Pulack Halder
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These mini loaves were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Lala
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These loaves were delicious! The lemon and cranberry flavors were perfect together and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


s.n tsma
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I made these mini loaves for a bake sale and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. Everyone loved the taste and they were gone in no time.


Mike Frey
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These lemon cranberry mini loaves were a hit! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the combination of lemon and cranberries, and the glaze on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.