Glazed Lemon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Blend in lemon zest, then eggs, 1 at a time.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in nuts.
8. 8
   Pour into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 50 min.
10. 10
    to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, cook lemon juice and remaining sugar in saucepan on low heat 5 min.
12. 12
    or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
13. 13
    Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
14. 14
    Remove bread from oven.
15. 15
    Immediately top with glaze.
16. 16
    (Do not remove bread from pan.)
17. 17
    Cool bread completely.
18. 18
    Use foil handles to remove bread from pan before slicing to serve.