3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 oz. pkg. instant lemon pudding
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. poppy seeds

TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar
1 lemon

Beat shortening, sugar and eggs. Stir in milk and pudding. Add dry ingredients and poppy seeds. Grease and flour 1 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from pans immediately. Brush top of bread with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and juice from 1 lemon while bread is still hot.