1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel

Place butter, sugar and eggs in bowl. Beat with mixer. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Turn mixer on low speed and add 1/3 flour mixture alternately with 1/2 the milk, beating about 30 seconds after each addition. After flour mixture has been added, stir in walnuts and lemon peel. Pour batter into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 55-65 minutes. brush with Lemon Glaze and cool in pan for 15 minutes, remove and cool on wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.

LEMON GLAZE:

1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. sugar

Place lemon juice and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir until slightly thickened, remove from heat.