Lemon Bread

Submitted by Donna S.

"This recipe is from the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island Michigan."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 4 egg whites
• 1 lemon, zest of, only
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt on a sheet of wax paper.
4. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Beat in egg whites and lemon zest.
5. Add dry ingredients. Mix until blended. Stir in milk.
6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
7. Transfer bread from pan to wire rack to cool. Cool completely before slicing.
8. Note: Can add a powder sugar glaze before cutting for added sweetness. This bread freezes well. Use leftovers for wonderful french toast.