Lemon Bread

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 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
  • grated lemon peel from 2 lemons
  • fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 1/2 c. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter; gradually add sugar, creaming well.
  2. 2
    Add egg yolks and beat well.
  3. 3
    Blend together the dry ingredients; add to egg-yolk mixture alternately with milk.
  4. 4
    Blend just to mix.
  5. 5
    Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, chopped nuts and lemon peel. Turn into 3 greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. 7
    Combine lemon juice and remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  8. 8
    Prick all over top of loaves with toothpick.
  9. 9
    Immediately spoon lemon juice mixture over hot loaves.
  10. 10
    Cool 1 hour before removing from pans.
  11. 11
    Do not cut for 24 hours (it will slice easily).
  12. 12
    Makes 3 loaves.

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