2 3/4 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. soft shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
1/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. bran flakes

Sift dry ingredients together. Combine with nutmeats. Blend shortening and sugar. Add eggs and lemon rind and beat well. Stir in lemon juice and milk. Stir in bran flakes. Add sifted dry ingredients, being sure to only stir until just combined. Spread in greased 9 1/2" x 5 1/4" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. Remove from pan to cool. Slice thin, when cool and serve spread with cream cheese if desired.