LEMON CURRANT LOAVES
My grandmother made this bread often when I was growing up. I can still close my eyes and remember the tantalizing aroma of lemon as it came out of the oven.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For filling, in a small bowl, combine the currants, sugar and lemon zest; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, remaining sugar and enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Divide into six portions; roll each portion into a 10x4-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side, to form a rope; pinch seams to seal., Place three ropes on a floured surface and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown, covering loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Mohammad Imran Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my loaves turned out really dense and heavy. I'm going to try again and see if I can get them right next time.
Sunil Tmz
[email protected]These loaves are a great way to use up leftover lemons. I always have a few lemons on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.
LaDawn Knight
[email protected]I love the bright lemon flavor of these loaves. They're perfect for a summer picnic or brunch.
Ashfaq Chiniot
[email protected]I've made these loaves several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Jone Gaming
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of extra butter or oil next time.
Prabin Gupta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these loaves were surprisingly delicious. The currant added a nice sweetness and tartness.
Elizabeth Atwood
[email protected]These loaves are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy they were to make.
M yousaf M yousaf
[email protected]I added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter for extra crunch. It was a great addition!
Jason Patterson
[email protected]These loaves are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I love the zesty lemon flavor!
Mehedi Munna
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my loaves turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Nikeisha Davis
[email protected]These loaves were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Gta Gta1
[email protected]I've tried many lemon currant loaf recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The loaves were incredibly moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch.
Kettia Oxilus
[email protected]These loaves were easy to make and turned out great! The lemon and currant flavors really shone through. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
King Martian
[email protected]I made these loaves for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the bright citrus flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Sarah Rimmer
[email protected]These lemon currant loaves were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet currants was perfectly balanced, and the loaves were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again!