Ingredients
2/3 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons grated lime zest2 tablespoons Key lime juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 cup chopped walnutsGLAZE:2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons Key lime juice
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Beat in lime zest, juice and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in walnuts.
Transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Combine confectioners’ sugar and enough lime juice to reach desired consistency; drizzle over warm bread. Cool completely.
Freeze option: Do not make glaze. Securely wrap cooled loaves in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature. Prepare glaze as directed.
