Joyce's Fantastic Lemon Easter Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Easter bread is a traditional Easter dish in many parts of the world.
• The sweet and tangy flavor of this bread makes it a great accompaniment to a variety of dishes.
• This bread can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack.