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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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To make batter:.
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Beat sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice and zest with an electric mixer for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until pale and thick.
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Gradually pour in buttermilk, and beat until smooth.
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Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
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Stir flour mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon.
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Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans.
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Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inverted in the center comes out clean.
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To make glaze:.
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Warm lemon juice, honey and sugar in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
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Pierce top of hot cake all over with wooden skewer or toothpick.
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Generously brush honey glaze over bread so it seeps into holes.
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Cool 20 minutes in pan. Unmold, and cool on wire rack before wrapping in plastic wrap to store.