Lemon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oleo
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
3 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)
grated lemon peel from 2 lemons
juice of 2 lemons
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Cream oleo; gradually add sugar.
Cream well.
Add egg yolks and beat well.
Blend together the dry ingredients; add egg yolks alternately with milk.
Blend just to mix.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, nuts and lemon peel.
Turn into 3 medium size loaf pans, greased and floured.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 to 60 minutes.