1 c. sugar
6 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking power
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c. sugar (scant)
Juice of 1 lemon

In medium bowl mix 1 cup sugar with shortening. Add lemon rind. Beat in eggs. Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mix. Stir in nuts. Pour in greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes.

In small saucepan heat 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice, stirring until dissolved and pour over hot bread. Allow to cool in pan.