Lemon Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat; cover and stand 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
4. 4
   Gradually add sugar, beating well.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6. 6
   Combine next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7. 7
   Mix after each addition.
8. 8
   Stir in lemon rind.
9. 9
   Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
10. 10
    Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pan and cool completely before pouring glaze over bread.