1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped nuts
Grated rind 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg has been added.

Beat in dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk. Fold in nuts and finely grated lemon rind. Put in a 9x5-inch greased loaf pan lined with foil or parchment paper and greased again.

Bake for 1 hour. Mix lemon juice and sugar, pour over bread while still hot.

Let stand in pan until cool.