Pecan Lemon Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs; mix well. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. fold in pecans and lemon peel.
• 2 transfer to a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. bake at 350°f for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• 3 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.