Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
Scant 1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 lemons - rind of 2, juice of 1+
1/4 cup sugar
Preparation
Pre-heat oven to 325 degree. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Add milk and sifted ingredients. Add grated lemon peel and a little lemon juice. Bake in a well-greased loaf pan for 45 minutes, or until set in the middle. Remove from the pan and prick with a fork. Mix the remaining lemon juice and the 1/4 cup sugar to form a glaze, and brush it over the warm loaf.
