Lemon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
6 Tbsp. shortening
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. sugar (scant)
juice of 1 lemon (3 Tbsp.)

Preparation

In medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream 1 cup sugar with the shortening.
Add lemon rind and beat in eggs.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together; add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Stir in nuts.
Pour into greased 9 x 5 x3-inch loaf pan and bake at 325\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. In small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup sugar in lemon juice, stirring until dissolved, and pour over hot bread.
Allow to cool in pan.