Pecan Lemon Loaf
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans and lemon zest.
- Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.
butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, sour cream, pecans, lemon zest, lemon juice
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pecan-lemon-loaf/ (may not work)