Golden Lemon Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup milk

Glaze:

• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Combine the glaze ingredients; immediately pour over warm bread. Cool completely before removing from pan.

By Robin from Washington, IA