• 1/2 c      butter
• 1 c         white sugar
• 2            eggs
• 1/2 c      milk
• 1-1/2 c   flour
• 1 tsp       baking powder
• 1/4 tsp    salt
• 1/2 c      chopped almonds (optional)
• grated rind of 1 lemon

Cream butter & Sugar, add eggs & beat until fluffy.  Alternate dry ingredients with milk.  Stir in rind and nuts.

Put in 5-1/2 x 9-1/2" loaf pan.  Bake at 350° F 1 hour.  When done pour over loaf a mixture of 1/4 c white sugar and juice of 1 lemon.