In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs and mix to combine.
In a separate bowl (or plastic bag), mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir or shake until well mixed.
Mix flour mixture gradually into butter/egg mixture along with milk.
Gently stir in remaining ingredients. (Do not overmix or bread will be tough).
Bake in a greased loaf pan (we like disposable 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" aluminum pans when taking to picnics and barbecues). Sprinkle top with coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes. (Do not overbake or bread will be dry).
Loosen bread from pan along edges with a butter knife. Turn out and cool on wire rack. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Drizzle with lemon confectioners' icing.
Serving Suggestion: Sometimes we serve slices spread with whipped cream cheese.
Submitted by: CM
