Bre Entertains: {Old Fashioned} Lemon Loaf

So on the weekend we had a Lemon Themed Bridal Shower, complete with lemon centerpiece. So what happens when the party is over and the centerpiece is dis-assembled? You make Lemonade and Lemon Loaf of course! After the party we shared out the lemons, because there was a lot! We all drink water with lemon, but you can only have so much lemon sliced for water before it dries out. So I called up my Mom and got her Lemon Loaf recipe, which is actually my Great Grandmothers recipe. Another recipe to add to the Old Fashioned Recipes I've been sharing. Whats the point of a great recipe if you can't share with others?

Lemon Loaf (makes 2 loaves)

1 c shortening

2 c sugar

3 c flour

1 c milk

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 lemons, zest only (save juice for glaze)

1/2 c walnuts/pecans

4 eggs, beaten (add last)

Cream Shortening and sugar until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients, add alternating with 2 additions of milk. Add zest and walnuts, stir. Add beaten eggs and beat until combined.

Bake 45-60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

While Your loaves are baking Mix the juice of the 2 lemons with 1/2 c sugar, leave it and stir every once in awhile. The more you stir the more of sugar that will dissolve and the glaze will be less grainy. I put this glaze together right away.

When your loaf is done, leave it in the pan and brush with your lemon juice glaze. This is my favorite part of the loaf so I usually do a couple of "coats". When your done, take the loaf out and brush the sides with the glaze as well.