Key Lime Bread Recipe

Name: Key Lime Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons lime zest; 2 tablespoons key lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; GLAZE; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon key lime juice

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lime zest
2 tablespoons key lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon key lime juice

1
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Add eggs; mix well.
3
Add lime peel, juice and vanilla; mix until combined.
4
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
5
Fold in walnuts.
6
Transfer to two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-inch loaf pans.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
9
Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm bread.
10
Cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2 tablespoons lime zest, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Bread

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