Lemon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten well
1 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. shortening, margarine or oil
rind of large lemon
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder (rounded)
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

First combine dry ingredients.
Beat well the eggs, sugar and shortening.
Add rind of large lemon.
Add dry ingredients to egg mixture.
Bake.
While bread is still warm, but not hot, pour the juice of 1 large lemon mixed with 1/2 cup sugar over bread.
Loosen sides so juice goes in and down.
Makes a nice glaze.
Cool before removing.
Bake day before using.
Can be frozen.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.