Lemon-Macadamia Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, beat all the ingredients except 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon juice with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
3. 3
   Pour into loaf pan.
4. 4
   Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. 5
   Immediately poke holes in top of bread about 1 inch apart, using a long wooden pick.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon juice; drizzle evenly over top of bread.
7. 7
   Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Loosen sides of bread from pan; remove from pan to cooling rack.
9. 9
   Cool completely for about 1 hour before slicing.