Lemon Bread

I am a coffee lover. But nothing makes coffee more enjoyable than a tasty baked treat so I am always on the lookout for frugal, whole grain and preferably freezable breakfast goodies. Here is my latest favorite due to its ease and flavor:

Lemon Bread

• 1-3/4 c. whole wheat flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 c. milk
• 1/4 c. melted butter
• 2 T. lemon juice
• 1 t. finely shredded lemon peel (optional)

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and lemon peel. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour batter into a greased bread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.

Optional lemon glaze: In a small bowl, combine 2 T. lemon juice and 1 T. sugar. Immediately after removing bread from the oven, brush the mixture over the top and allow bread to cool, creating a crisp lemony crust.