Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milkGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. 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 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.
