Lemon Bread

Ingredients

Batter

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening, slightly under-filled
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Lemon Topping

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Mise en Place

Bowl 1

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening, slightly under-filled

Bowl 2

• 2 large eggs

Bowl 3

• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest of 1 lemon

Bowl 4

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Topping Bowl

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Stir in milk and lemon zest.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. While the loaf is still warm and in the pan, mix the lemon juice and sugar.
10. Spoon the topping evenly over the loaf.
11. Allow to cool in the pan before removing.

House Notes

• This is the single-loaf version of the classic lemon bread recipe.
• The glaze is intentionally simple and bright rather than heavy.
• Let the loaf cool fully before removing so it stays intact.