Lemon Loaf

Miss the flavor of lemon? Love lemon cake? Try this economical and easy loaf. Make and freeze a couple to give to family and friends. Wonderful with coffee!

Prepare the following:

• 1/2 cup shortening (margarine is fine)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Cream shortening. Beat in sugar. Add eggs and lemon juice. Sift together dry ingredients and add to shortening mixture alternately with milk. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 50-60 minutes. (Test if done by piercing loaf with a tooth pick or a wooden skewer - it should come out clean.)

When done, and while still hot, drizzle a mixture of sugar and lemon juice - a couple of tablespoons of each - over the loaf. The sugar will melt and the lemon will soak in creating a wonderful glaze.