Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine

2 c. sugar

4 eggs, separated

3 1/4 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. milk

1 c. finely chopped nuts

Grated peel of 2 lemons

FRESH juice of 2 lemons

1/2 c. sugar

Method

Cream butter, gradually add 2 cups sugar, creaming well.

Add egg yolks, beat well.

Blend together dry ingredients, add to egg yolk mixture, alternately with milk - blend just to mix.

Blend in stiffly beaten egg whites, nuts, and lemon peel.

Turn into 3 greased and lightly floured loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches).

Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean - combine lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar.

Prick all over top of loaves with fork.

Immediately spoon lemon juice mixture over hot loaves.

Cool in pans 1 hour.

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