Lemon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl stir together the flour, the 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.
3. 3
   In another medium bowl combine the egg, milk, lemon peel, and the 1 tablespoon lemon juice and melted butter.
4. 4
   Pour the egg mixture all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened, batter should be lumpy.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts.
6. 6
   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake in 350˚ oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
8. 8
   If desired, stir together the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the 1 tablespoon sugar. While bread is still in the pan, brush lemon-sugar mixture over the top of the loaf.
9. 9
   Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Wrap and store overnight before serving.