Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar until
fluffy. Add eggs and lemon peel; beat well. Sift together flour, baking
powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating until
smooth after each addition. Stir in pecans. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake
at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until done. Let cool in pan for 10
minutes. Combine lemon juice and 4 tablespoons sugar; spoon over top. Remove
from pan; cool. Wrap; store overnight. |