Lemon Bread

"A moist lemon bread, good for afternoon tea."


Make 1 loaf.

Ingredients :

• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced

Directions :

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a large bowl, cream shortening, 1 cup sugar, and eggs together until light and fluffy. Add milk alternately with flour mixture in two parts; mix well. Stir in grated lemon rind and nuts. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
4. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and the juice of one lemon to make a glaze. Remove bread from pan. Pour glaze over warm bread.