Lemon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter; add sugar, creaming well.
2. 2
   Beat in egg yolks. Mix the dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
3. 3
   Blend just to mix.
4. 4
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, chopped nuts and lemon peel.
5. 5
   Turn into 3 greased and lightly floured bread pans.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 55 or 60 minutes. Combine lemon juice and the 1/2 cup sugar.
7. 7
   Prick all over the tops of loaves with toothpick.
8. 8
   Spoon juice mixture over the hot loaves.
9. 9
   Cool 1 hour before removing from pans.
10. 10
    Cool for 24 hours before cutting to slice easily.
11. 11
    Makes 3 loaves.