Lemon Spice Bread ( Breadmaker 1 1/2 Lb. Loaf)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water, plus (70º to 80ºF)
• 2 tablespoons water (70º to 80ºF)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

SWEET SPICE BUTTER (optional)

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Measure all ingredients except Sweet Spice Butter into bread machine pan in the order that the bread machine manufacturer suggests.

2. 2

   Process in basic cycle on lightest crust setting (or select medium crust setting based on your machine and preference for crust color).

3. 3

   Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack.

4. 4

   Serve with Sweet Spice Butter, if desired.

5. 5

   Sweet Spice Butter: In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

6. 6

   Beat until smooth.

7. 7

   Cover and chill until ready to serve.