1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 2/3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. grated peel of 1 lemon

Cream shortening with sugar, add beaten egg. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Alternately add flour mixture with milk to shortening mixture, stirring constantly. Mix in nuts and lemon peel. Bake in a greased pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.

GLAZE:

Mix 1/4 cup confectioners sugar with the juice of 1 lemon and pour over top of loaf when it comes from the oven. This bread can be made into sandwiches with cream cheese.