Lemon Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 lemon rind
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Add sifted dry ingredients in thirds alternately with milk, beating until smooth after each addition.
Fold in lemon rind.
Turn into a greased, foil-lined 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.