Lemon Nut Bread

Name: Lemon Nut Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 c. sugar; 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. water; 1/3 c. melted shortening; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon; 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. raisins

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. melted shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Directions

1

In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
2

Combine water, shortening, egg, lemon peel and juice.
3

Add to flour mixture.
4

Stir just until blended.
5

Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
6

Bake in 350° oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7

Cool 10 minutes.
8

Remove from pan.
9

Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate and use as desired.
10

Makes 1 loaf.