1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts, chopped fine
Grated peel of 1 lemon
1/4 c. sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Cream shortening and sugar. Mix in eggs. Sift flour again with baking powder and salt. Alternately add flour and milk, stirring constantly. Mix in nuts and lemon peel. Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

GLAZE:

Combine the 1/4 cup sugar with lemon juice and pour over loaf while still warm.