Lemon Loaf

By jeangetscookin

From Gleaner March 07/2011 Posted by Alison Gillmor Postmedia News

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 teaspoons grated lemon rind (about 1 large lemon)
• 1/2 chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole mill
• FOR GLAZE
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (About 1 large lemon)

Preparation

Step 1

(1) Preheat oven to 350F.

(2) Grease a heavy 9x5x3 loaf pan.

(3) In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

(4) Stir in lemon rind and walnuts if using, set aside.

(5) Using an electric mixer, cream butter in a large bowl.

(6) Add sugar and beat until very light and fluffy.

(7) Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition until well combined.

(8) Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, making 3 dry and 2 liquid additions, beginning and ending with the dry and stirring lightly until combined after each addition.

(9) Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching carefully after 50 minutes.

Note: Don't make the glaze at the last minute. Stir well and let sit, then stir again.

(10) Cool 5 minutes, then drizzle glaze over top.

(11) Cool completely and remove from pan.