4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. ricotta cheese
3 lg. eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. chopped candied fruit
2 tbsp. golden raisins
1 tbsp. chopped almonds
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour cookie sheet. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Make a well in center and stir in ricotta, eggs, vanilla, sugar, candied fruit, raisins, almonds and lemon peel. Knead lightly until dough holds together. Shape into 12-inch-long loaf and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Transfer to wire rack. Brush butter over warm loaf; sift confectioners' sugar over top. Cool completely. Makes 12 servings.