Lemon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grate lemon rind; squeeze juice.
2. 2
   Cream sugar, shortening and rind.
3. 3
   Add beaten eggs.
4. 4
   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts.
6. 6
   Bake in 9 x 5-inch loaf pan 1 hour at 350°.
7. 7
   When baked, turn out onto platter and while hot, brush with juice of lemon, combined with 1/4 cup sugar.
8. 8
   (Add sugar to juice and stir occasionally while bread is baking.)
9. 9
   Cool before slicing.