Saffron Tea Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/8 tsp. ground saffron*
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients, beating well.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture with milk.
Stir in lemon juice and rind.
Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 to 60 minutes.