Our Favourite Lemon Loaf

Method

1. I

   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.

2. II

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating until creamy.

3. III

   Blend in milk.

4. IV

   In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and lemon rind.

5. V

   Pour into batter.

6. VI

   Stir to moisten.

7. VII

   Scrape into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

8. VIII

   Bake in 350f degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes.

9. IX

   Cool in pan for 5 minutes.

10. X

    Remove to rack and while still hot, with a toothpick poke holes all over the top of the loaf, and spoon glaze evenly over.

11. XI

    Cool.

12. XII

    Glaze: Combine lemon juice and sugar in saucepan.

13. XIII

    Stir and heat till sugar is dissolved.

14. XIV

    Spoon evenly over top of hot loaf.