1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
Finely grated rind of 1 lg. lemon
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Beat shortening, sugar and rind in another bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add sifted dry ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes in 9 x 5 x 3 inch pan.

GLAZE:

Mix 1/3 cup sugar and juice of 1 large lemon. Pour glaze over warm bread. Cool and slice.