Lemon Pecan Loaf
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup sour cream (light is ok)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 TB fresh lemon zest
Preheat oven to 350-F. Grease a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan, or spray with PAM cooking spray for baking.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mix well.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in pecans and lemon zest.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover with foil near the end of baking, if the edges look too brown.
Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes, then remove to a cooling rack.
Happy Baking!
So glad you're using your lemons Michael Ann! I guess the ones you don't need you can juice and dry the skins also, then use the powdered pith for flavour. Yummy! I like the look of this recipe very much and am definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant powdered skin, NOT the pith!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious...have you made it without nuts for those picky kids?
ReplyDeleteYes, I made it without nuts once because I didn't have any! Oh, it's still good and if someone doesn't like nuts, that's ok :-) But if you DO like nuts, they really add to the texture.
DeleteYes, have you made it without nuts? My kids will not go for nuts. :(
ReplyDeleteI love lemon...and quick breads. This sounds wonderful. I'm surprised it doesn't have any lemon juice in it? But I trust your taste buds, and if you say it's yummy....no doubt it is. =)
ReplyDeleteI know, I thought that was odd too. The only lemon is just the zest. I think the sour cream gives it that "lemony" sour flavor.
DeleteMichael Ann, this bread sounds delicious as does the cake in the post before! I love Meyer lemons and I'm envious that you have them growing! I have a baby tree, but it may not produce for a while. I've kept it inside all winter and it's still growing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anita. I do feel lucky to have our tree! You will love it when your tree starts producing. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI have been in the mood for something lemon....and I have a bag of lemons waiting for me. This looks absolutely delicious!!
ReplyDeleteyummm, just the type of recipe I was looking for! I have a bag of Meyer lemons and REALLY want something lemon asap! Going to check out some of your other recipes :)
ReplyDeleteyou sold me at the words pecan! I love pecans in everything and combined with lemon is the best. thanks so much for sharing =)
ReplyDeleteMichael Ann, I keep clicking on your other blog wondering where you've gone off to! I miss you! I'm with Just tututiny, you had me at pecan! And I love anything with lemon. I pay Starbucks' outrageous prices just so I can much on their lemon cake! Know that I have bookmarked this page! :)
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