Created by TwisSis on May 31, 2018
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease & flour an 8 x 4-in baking pan.
Step 2: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt in lrg bowl. Beat eggs, evaporated milk, oil & lemon zest together in med bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
Step 3: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 4: If using the optional lemon syrup, poke numerous holes in the hot bread, piercing all the way to the bottom. Slowly drizzle the hot lemon syrup over the bread. Cool on a wire rack for 15 min. Run knife around the edge of bread & remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: OPTIONAL LEMON SYRUP: Combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar & 1/4 cup lemon juice in sml, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over med-low heat (stirring constantly) for about 5 min or until sugar is dissolved & a light syrup is formed.