Lemon Ginger Loaf With Apricot Glaze

Submitted by Slocan cook

"A light loaf with the goodness of lemon and ginger to make a good taste sensation with the topping of apricot preserves to give it a nice fruit flavour."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 Loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 cup apricot preserves
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and grease a 9" by 5" by 3" loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a medium size bowl combine dry ingredients and set aside.
3. Combine sugar and butter in a separate large bowl and cream together until well blended.
4. Grate and juice both lemons and put them aside.
5. Mince fresh ginger on cutting board and put into a small bowl.
6. Crack eggs into a small bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
7. Add eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and stir until well combined.
8. Pour 1 cup milk into the measuring cup and add the lemon juice and wait until curdled.
9. Starting and ending with the dry ingredients use an electric mixer alternately adding dry ingredients and milk until mixture is creamy and smooth.
10. Stir in minced ginger and lemon zest to the batter and pour into prepared loaf pan.
11. Put loaf into oven for approximately 1 hour or until lightly browned on top.
12. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before putting on a rack to cool.
13. Put apricot preserves and sugar in a saucepan and cook until sugar is melted and then drizzle over the top and sides of cooled loaf.