1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. flour
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. shredded lemon peel
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. toasted chopped nuts

GLAZE:

1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Grease bottom and sides of (2) 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch or (1) 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. In large mixing bowl beat butter until soft and fluffy, add 1 cup sugar and beat for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating till combined. Add next 5 ingredients; beat until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour battered into prepared pans. Bake in 350 degree oven till a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 minutes for smaller pans and 45 minutes for larger pan.

Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Place on wire rack with waxed paper underneath. Combine glaze ingredients until sugar dissolves and pour over loaves. If desired decorate with lemon twists or peel curls. Freezes well.