1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
1/4 c. nuts, (Optional)
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, milk and extract alternately with flour, salt, and baking powder (sifted together.) Beat well. Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.