canadian lemon bread

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Sally Neuts
Buxton, ME

My mother used to make this delicious bread every year at Christmas time. She was a fabulous cook. I truly don't remember anything she made turning out badly. Needless to say, I had a great teacher! :)

(2 ratings)
yield 8 -12 slices
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For canadian lemon bread

  • 6 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk, whole
  • 1/2 c
    walnut pieces (optional)
  • GLAZE
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • juice of 1 lemon

How To Make canadian lemon bread

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar together until creamy.
  • 2
    Add eggs and milk, mix well.
  • 3
    Add salt,baking powder, and flour, mix well.
  • 4
    Fold in lemon zest.
  • 5
    Pour into greased, 1-quart, bread pan and let rise for 20 minutes.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until done.
  • 7
    When still warm, remove from pan and brush the top and sides with the glaze.
  • 8
    The glaze should be made and left to stand while the bread is baking.

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