Lemon Bread

Description
I made this case yesterday and it was huge success...I wanted to share :0 I added grated zest from 2 lemons (recipe calls for the amount from 1 lemon).
* Cook Time: 55 minutes
* Serves: 8
* Makes 1 loaf.
== Ingredients ==
=== Bread ===
* 1¾ cups all purpose flour
* 1½ tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp salt
* 1½ cups sugar
* 1 vanilla bean (I used liquid version)
* 12 tbsp (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cups of milk
* finely grated zest of 1 lemon
=== Glaze ===
* ¼ cup sugar (powdered)
* 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
== Directions ==
# Have all the ingredients at room temperature.
# Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F.
# Grease and flour your pan. Tap out excess flour.
# To make the bread, in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
# Put the sugar in a bowl.
# Using a paring knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise.
# Using the tip of the knife, scrape the seeds into the bowl.
# Using your fingers, rub the seeds into the sugar to break up the clumps.
# Add the butter, eggs, milk and lemon zest and whisk until thoroughly blended.
# Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended.
# Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
# Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
# Meanwhile, make the glaze: in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and lemon juice.
# Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
# Remove from the heat.
# Tap the pan gently on a work surface to loosen the bread.
# Set the rack over a baking sheet, invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan.
# Turn the loaf over and, using a pastry brush, brush the top and sides of the bread with the graze.
# Let cool completely before serving.
Category:Dessert loaf Recipes