1/2 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
Juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tbsp.)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. currants (or 1/2 lb. raisins)
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
Chopped walnuts and (or) cherries

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time. Add lemon juice. Add flour and baking powder alternating with milk. Add vanilla. Fold in currants or raisins. Distribute batter into 2 regular bread pans (7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches) or 4 small bread pans (6 1/2 x 3 inches), greased and floured. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown.

GLAZE:

Mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with enough water for spreading consistency. Brush on loaves. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and (or) cut cherries.