Pecan Lemon Loaf
Moist pecan lemon loaf recipe. This lemon bread is topped with lemon glaze and is perfect for special occasions. This makes a great breakfast idea.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
Glaze
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly spray loaf pan.
- For the bread: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Alternate between mixing in the flour mixture and the yogurt into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Fold in the pecans and the lemon peel.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar on medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Pour over the warm bread. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.