1/3 c. melted butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Blend butter and 1 cup sugar; beat in eggs. Add flavor. Add dry ingredients and blend just to mix. Fold in peel and nuts. Bake in 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 loaf pan. Glass pan, bake at 325 degrees for 70 minutes. Metal pan, 350 degrees.

Mix lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar; pour over hot loaf. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Remove and do not cut for 24 hours.