3 sticks butter
1 lb. box 10x sugar
6 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 c. chopped pecans
1 box sifted all purpose flour
(Use empty 10x sugar box to measure; lightly fill box, do not pack)

Cream butter; add sugar and cream well. Add 1 egg at a time; beat 2 minutes each. Scrape sides and bottom often. Add vanilla and lemon extracts. Reserve 1/2 cup flour; add remaining flour (about 1/4 at a time) beating until mixed. Dredge pecans in the reserved 1/2 cup flour; add to mixture.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes in greased and floured tube pan.