Lemon Rosemary Loaf

I love the contrast of sweet and savory. And I love lemons. And sweet loaf breads. Add it all together and you get a yummy sweet and savory lemon loaf. Pair it up with some coffee or tea. You'll feel decadent. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 C butter, softened
• 1 C sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 Tbs grated lemon peel
• 1-1/2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground rosemary
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• GLAZE:
• 1/2 C confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and peel.

Combine the flour, baking powder,salt and rosemary; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Combine glaze ingredients. Remove bread from pan; immediately drizzle with glaze. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).