Lemon loaf

Ingredients:

All purpose flour-2 cups
Baking soda-1/2 tsp
Baking powder-1 tsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
Lemon zest-1 tbsp
Butter-1/2 cup
Sugar-1 1/4 cups
Lemon juice-1/2 cup (approximately 3 lemons)
Milk-1/2 cup
Eggs-3

Method:

1. Bring butter, eggs and milk to room temperature. It takes approximately 1-2 hr.
2. Pre heat oven to 350 F.
3. Grease 9×5 inch loaf pan.
4. Sift togethet flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder into a bowl. Stir lemon zest and keep it aside.
5. Squeeze lemon juice (approximately 3 large lemons) and keep it aside.
6. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 min at medium speed.
7. Add sugar and beat at medium speed for another 2-3 min.
8. Add eggs one at a time and beat well.
9. Add lemon juice and mix well.
10. Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternatively in two batches and mix with a spatula. Using a mixer, just combine everything properly. Do not over beat.
11. Transfer into the greased pan and bake for 55-60 min. Make sure a fork comes clean once it is completely baked.
12. Allow thr cake to cool down completely before slicing and storing in an air tight container.