Lemon Bread

Name: Lemon Bread
Ingredients: 1/3 c. shortening; 1 1/3 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1

Beat together the shortening and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
3

Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
4

Add nuts and lemon rind.
5

Turn batter into greased 8 1/2-inch bread pan.
6

Bake in preheated 350° oven for 50 to 60 minutes.