6 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
Grated rind of lemon
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. poppy seed

TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Cream butter and sugar together. Add the eggs; beat well. Add the lemon rind. Sift together three times the dry ingredients; add alternately with the milk to the egg mixture. Fold in the poppy seeds. Spoon batter into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. A metal skewer inserted in the middle of the loaf should come out clean if the loaf is done. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Combine sugar and juice of one lemon; pour over loaf and continue to cool in pan.