Lemony Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. Dixie Crystals light brown sugar
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
4 large eggs
3/4 c. milk
4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
lemon roses

Preparation

Beat sugar and butter until light; add lemon peel.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add milk and juice; beat well.
Combine flour, soda and salt.
Add to batter. Add nuts.
Mix until just blended.
Turn into two greased and floured loaf pans, 9 x 5 x 3-inches.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 50 minutes or until done.
Cool on rack.
Remove from pans and cool completely.
Garnish with roses if desired.