Lemon Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. melted shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
Combine water, shortening, egg, lemon peel and juice.
Add to flour mixture.
Stir just until blended.
Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate and use as desired.
Makes 1 loaf.