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