LEMON CARROT BREAD

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Lemon and carrot flavors combine for a unique flavor sensation in this moist quick bread. I know it's a winner because I bring a loaf to our church festival every year, and I always get requests to bake it again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the carrots, pecans and lemon zest., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minute. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nouman Ali
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I love the combination of lemon and carrot in this bread. It's so moist and flavorful.


Mwesigwa Reagan
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Asif Saddique
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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great basic recipe that you can dress up with different toppings.


Amber W
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This bread is delicious and healthy too! I love that it's made with whole wheat flour and carrots.


Km Nasir Uddin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Frankie Jones
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This bread is a great way to get your kids to eat their carrots.


Manisha Shah
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Zara Baloch
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Jim Bob
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I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Harsh Kujur
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This is the best lemon carrot bread I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


jennifer poole
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This bread was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the lemon flavor and the carrots add a nice texture.


Anwar Sunusi Haruna
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I loved the combination of lemon and carrot in this bread. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Laiba Shahzad
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This lemon carrot bread was a delicious and moist treat! The lemon flavor was bright and citrusy, and the carrots added a subtle sweetness and texture. I would definitely make this bread again.