GOLDEN LEMON BREAD

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This wonderful bread, made from my grandmother's recipe, won Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair. It's so good! -Marjorie Rose, Albequerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.