1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Cream butter and the 3/4 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and lemon peel; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in walnuts. Pour into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice; spoon over hot bread. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Makes 1 loaf.