Sunday Loaf

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease a 9×5×3-inch loaf pan.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Stir with a fork to mix all dry ingredients well.

Cut the butter into small pieces and drop into the flour mixture.

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub or cut the cold butter into the flour until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

Beat the eggs well in a small bowl, add the jam or preserves and milk; whisk until the mixture is blended smooth.

Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir only until no flour streaks show--the mixture wil be lumpy.

Spoon into the loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a straw inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow loaf to remain in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before turning it out onto a rack.

Meanwhile, make the glaze by combining the butter, sugar, and jam in a pan.

Stir and bring to a simmer; continue stirring until dissolved and blended.

Strain and then spoon the glaze over the loaf after it has cooled on the rack.