Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9x5" loaf pan.
  • With a mixer set on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually add in the sugar and mix well.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Add to the butter/sugar mix alternately with milk. Begin and end with the flour.
  • Add in the walnuts, lemon rind and lemon juice.
  • Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until done.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rach for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to completely cool.