6 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs and lemon peel. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add alternately with milk. Fold in nuts. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until done and lightly browned on top. Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Dissolve 1/3 cup sugar in lemon juice; pour over bread. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.

Makes 1 loaf.