Lemon Bread

1 c Sugar

1 Lemon; rind of, grated

1/3 c Cooking oil

2 Eggs

1/2 c Milk

1 1/2 c Flour; sifted once

1 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Salt

1/2 c Nuts; walnuts, pecans, etc.

- chopped fine -----------------------------------GLAZE----------------------------------- 1/4 c Powdered sugar

3 ts Lemon juice

Mix all ingredients (except those for glaze) together in the order given. Put the mixture in greased loaf pan. Bake 45 mintues to 1 hour at 350 degrees. After removing from the oven, glaze the top with mixture of confectioner's sugar and lemon juice while the bread is still hot. Serves 8 to 10. Excellent for a brunch or teatime. SOURCE: 1979 New Orleans Times Picayune Recipe Contest Cookbook Typed for you by Nancy Coleman